Question

_________ was setup in 1974 by the Indian government to address two major environmental concerns viz. water and air pollution.

Options

• State Pollution Control Board

• Central Pollution Control Board

• Brundtland Commission

• Montreal Protocol

Answer 1

Central Pollution Control Board was setup in 1974 by the Indian government to address two major environmental concerns viz. water and air pollution.

Explanation:

• Under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, the Indian government established the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 1974.
• It serves as the national regulatory authority to monitor and control water and air pollution, ensuring environmental protection and promoting sustainable development in India.