Pollution Control Law Quiz

When was the first edition of the Pollution Control Law Series published?

• July, 1989

• October, 1992

• December, 1992

• March, 1995

Under which ministry does the Central Pollution Control Board operate?

• Ministry of Environment & Forests

• Ministry of Health

• Ministry of Education

• Ministry of Agriculture

What is the purpose of the Pollution Control Law Series publication?

• To serve as a useful ready reckoner

• To provide authoritative information

• To sell on condition and understanding

• To owe responsibility for any damage or loss

In which year was the fifth edition of the Pollution Control Law Series published?

• 2006

• 2005

• 2010

• 2001

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

• To provide financial assistance for pollution control

• To conduct research on pollution

• To implement pollution control measures

• To make laws related to pollution control

What is the penalty for contravention of certain provisions of the Act?

What is the purpose of the Central Water Laboratory?

• To carry out certain works related to water pollution

• To analyze samples of water for pollution

• To provide financial assistance for water pollution control

• To conduct research on water pollution

Under which section does the Act give the Central Government the power to make rules?

• Section 51

• Section 60

• Section 55

• Section 63

What is the overriding effect of the Act?

• It can be superseded by State Governments

• It only applies to specific areas

• It has no overriding effect

• It overrides all other laws related to pollution control

What is the purpose of the National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995?

• To establish a tribunal for air pollution cases

• To establish a tribunal for environmental cases

• To establish a tribunal for noise pollution cases

• To establish a tribunal for water pollution cases