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Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

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What is required for industries discharging effluents into water bodies?

Obtain consent from pollution control boards

What are pollution control boards authorized to do under the Act?

Inspect, test, and analyze water samples from various sources

What principle does the Act emphasize regarding industries' responsibility for pollution?

Polluter pays principle

What does the Act encourage industries to do in terms of technology and pollution prevention?

Use cleaner technologies and adopt pollution prevention measures Signup and view all the answers

What can pollution control boards do against violators?

Issue directives, close down polluting industries, and take legal action Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 in India?

Preventing and controlling water pollution Signup and view all the answers

Which boards are empowered by the Act to implement measures to prevent and control water pollution?

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) Signup and view all the answers

What are the different categories in which water is classified under the Act?

Category A, Category B, and Category C Signup and view all the answers

What are the roles of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) in relation to water pollution?

Formulating policies, setting standards, and ensuring compliance with regulations Signup and view all the answers

What provision does the Act make for the establishment of pollution control areas?

Establishment of pollution control areas and formulation of pollution prevention and control plans Signup and view all the answers