White_Category_Sectors_MCQs.pdf

White Category Sectors MCQs 1. What is the classification criteria for industries to be included in the 'white category' by the Central Pollution Control Board? A. Industries that use high amounts of water and energy. B. Industries that produce significant air and water emissions. C. Indu...

White Category Sectors MCQs 1. What is the classification criteria for industries to be included in the 'white category' by the Central Pollution Control Board? A. Industries that use high amounts of water and energy. B. Industries that produce significant air and water emissions. C. Industries that are practically non-polluting. D. Industries that require large land areas. Correct Answer: C 2. Which of the following industries is included in the 'white category'? A. Chemical manufacturing B. Wind and solar power projects C. Textile dyeing D. Leather tanning Correct Answer: B 3. Under the new guidelines for white category sectors, what is required from industries to operate under the Air Act, 1981 and Water Act, 1974? A. Prior permission from the state pollution control boards B. Only an annual audit of emissions and effluents C. Self-declaration to state pollution control boards D. No regulation or oversight is necessary Correct Answer: C 4. What significant change has been made regarding the operation permissions for white category sectors? A. They now require stricter compliance reports bi-annually. B. They must install real-time emissions monitoring systems. C. They are exempt from prior permission for establishment and operation. D. They need to obtain clearances from both state and central pollution control boards. Correct Answer: C