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State Pollution Control Boards: Functions, Powers, and Procedures

Questions about the structure, functions, powers, duties, and administrative procedures of State Pollution Control Boards under Indian environmental legislation

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a function of State Pollution Control Boards?

  1. To advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution.
  2. To issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents.
  3. To monitor the quality of air and water.
  4. To promote research and development in the field of pollution control.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a member of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. The Chairman.
  2. The Secretary.
  3. The Chief Engineer.
  4. The Director of Industries.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office of the Chairman of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. Three years.
  2. Four years.
  3. Five years.
  4. Six years.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the quorum for a meeting of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. One-third of the total number of members.
  2. One-half of the total number of members.
  3. Two-thirds of the total number of members.
  4. Three-fourths of the total number of members.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main function of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. To advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution.
  2. To issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents.
  3. To monitor the quality of air and water.
  4. All of the above.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a power of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. To issue directions to industries to comply with the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
  2. To impose penalties on industries for violation of the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
  3. To close down industries for violation of the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
  4. To grant exemptions to industries from the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a duty of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. To prepare a comprehensive plan for the prevention and control of water pollution.
  2. To advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution.
  3. To issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents.
  4. To monitor the quality of air and water.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a function of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. To advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution.
  2. To issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents.
  3. To monitor the quality of air and water.
  4. To promote research and development in the field of pollution control.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a member of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. The Chairman.
  2. The Secretary.
  3. The Chief Engineer.
  4. The Director of Industries.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office of the Chairman of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. Three years.
  2. Four years.
  3. Five years.
  4. Six years.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the quorum for a meeting of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. One-third of the total number of members.
  2. One-half of the total number of members.
  3. Two-thirds of the total number of members.
  4. Three-fourths of the total number of members.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main function of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. To advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution.
  2. To issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents.
  3. To monitor the quality of air and water.
  4. All of the above.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a power of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. To issue directions to industries to comply with the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
  2. To impose penalties on industries for violation of the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
  3. To close down industries for violation of the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
  4. To grant exemptions to industries from the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a duty of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. To prepare a comprehensive plan for the prevention and control of water pollution.
  2. To advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution.
  3. To issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents.
  4. To monitor the quality of air and water.
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