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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 50

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q50

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The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was constituted under ______.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

  • The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), statutory organisation, was constituted in September, 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
  • Further, CPCB was entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
  • It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.