Air Pollution Control Act Quiz

What is the main function of the Central Board under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

• To establish laboratories for air pollution research

• To collect and disseminate information on water pollution

• To plan and execute a nationwide program for air pollution control

• To advise the State Government on environmental protection matters

What does the term 'air pollutant' mean under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

• Any substance present in the atmosphere that may be injurious to human beings or other living creatures

• Any solid, liquid, or gaseous substance present in the atmosphere that is beneficial to human beings

• Any substance present in the atmosphere that may be injurious to property or environment

• Any substance present in the atmosphere that is beneficial to plants

What is the function of a State Board under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

• To plan and execute a nationwide program for air pollution control

• To advise the Central Board on environmental protection matters

• To establish laboratories for air pollution research

• To inspect air pollution control areas and assess the quality of air

What power does the State Government have under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

• Power to establish the Central Board

• Power to declare air pollution control areas

• Power to control water pollution

• Power to regulate noise pollution

What is the purpose of giving instructions to the concerned authority in charge of registration of motor vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act?

• To enforce regulations for noise pollution

• To ensure compliance with standards for emission of air pollutants from automobiles

• To regulate the use of fuel in air pollution control areas

• To monitor the quality of air in industrial areas

What is the consequence of operating an industrial plant in an air pollution control area without the previous consent of the State Board?

• Fine imposed on the operator

• Deemed consent by the State Board

• Immediate closure of the industrial plant

• Legal action by the Central Board

What is the function of the Central Board under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

• To regulate the use of fuel in air pollution control areas

• To establish laboratories for air pollution research

• To advise the State Government on water pollution matters

• To improve the quality of air and prevent air pollution

What is the purpose of declaring an area as an air pollution control area under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

• To control and abate air pollution in the area

• To prevent the discharge of water pollutants in the area

• To regulate noise pollution in the area

• To restrict the use of water in the area

What power does the State Government have under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

• Power to regulate noise pollution

• Power to establish the Central Board

• Power to declare air pollution control areas

• Power to control water pollution

What is the function of a State Board under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

• To plan and execute a nationwide program for air pollution control

• To advise the Central Board on environmental protection matters

• To establish laboratories for air pollution research

• To inspect air pollution control areas and assess the quality of air