WorksheetsAir Pollution Control Act Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
