The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024 establishes pollution control boards to prevent and control water pollution at _________.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. the central and state level
- The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024 establishes pollution control boards to prevent and control water pollution at the central and state level.
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At the national level, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is responsible for formulating environmental policies, setting water quality standards, and providing technical guidance to the states.
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At the state level, the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) implement these policies, monitor water quality, grant consent to industries for operation, and take action against violations.
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The Bill maintains these provisions and introduces penalties for tampering with monitoring devices used to assess whether an industry or treatment plant complies with environmental standards.
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The penalty for such tampering ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹15 lakh.