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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.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main functions of State Pollution Control Boards are to advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution, to issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents, and to monitor the quality of air and water.

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.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Pollution Control Board consists of the Chairman, the Secretary, the Chief Engineer, and the Director of Environment.

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.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office of the Chairman of the State Pollution Control Board is five years.

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.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The quorum for a meeting of the State Pollution Control Board is one-half of the total number of members.

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.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main function of the State Pollution Control Board is to advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution, to issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents, and to monitor the quality of air and water.

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.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Pollution Control Board does not have the power to grant exemptions to industries from the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

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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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Pollution Control Board does not have the duty to monitor the quality of air and water.

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.

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main functions of State Pollution Control Boards are to advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution, to issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents, and to monitor the quality of air and water.

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.

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Pollution Control Board consists of the Chairman, the Secretary, the Chief Engineer, and the Director of Environment.

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.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office of the Chairman of the State Pollution Control Board is five years.

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.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The quorum for a meeting of the State Pollution Control Board is one-half of the total number of members.

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.

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main function of the State Pollution Control Board is to advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution, to issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents, and to monitor the quality of air and water.

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.

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Pollution Control Board does not have the power to grant exemptions to industries from the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

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.

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Pollution Control Board does not have the duty to monitor the quality of air and water.

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