Water Pollution Control Act 1974 Quiz

Who has the power to constitute the State Board under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974?

• Local Authorities

• Non-officials

• Central Government

• State Government

What is the penalty for contravention of provisions of section 24 of the Water Act?

• Imprisonment for 6 years and fine

• Imprisonment for 3 years and fine

• Imprisonment for 1 year and fine

• Imprisonment for 6 months and fine

What is the function of the State Board under the Water Act?

• Regulate water supply to households

• Provide financial assistance to industries

• Conduct research on water pollution

• Lay down standards for sewage/trade effluent

Who can appeal against the orders of the State Board under Section 25 or 26 or 27 of the Water Act?

• Local Authorities

• Industry Representatives

• Appellate Authority

• State Government

What is the power of the State Board in case of pollution of stream or well?

• To grant permission for increased discharge

• To take over the management of the industry

• To issue directions for closure of the industry

• To impose a fine on the industry

What is the penalty for contravention of provisions of section 25 or section 26 of the Water Act?

• Imprisonment for 6 months and fine

• Imprisonment for 1 year and fine

• Imprisonment for 3 years and fine

• Imprisonment for 6 years and fine

Who has the power to make rules to carry out the purposes of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974?

• State Board

• Local Authorities

• State Government

• Central Government

What is the power of the State Board to obtain information under the Water Act?

• To obtain information from the public

• To obtain information from any industry

• To obtain information from the State Government

• To obtain information from the Central Government

Who can appeal to the National Green Tribunal under the Water Act?

• State Board

• Appellate Authority

• Local Authorities

• Industry Representatives

What is the power of the State Board in case of emergency measures in pollution of stream or well?

• To impose a fine on the industry

• To issue directions for closure of the industry

• To take over the management of the industry

• To grant permission for increased discharge