With reference to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) consider the following statements:1.It has been set up under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021.2.The commission is empowered with granting licenses to industries that emit air pollution.3.If vehicular pollution levels increase above the threshold limit, CAQM has the authority to prohibit the operation of older vehicles on the roads.How many of the above statements are correct?

Q. With reference to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) consider the following statements:
1.It has been set up under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021.
2.The commission is empowered with granting licenses to industries that emit air pollution.
3.If vehicular pollution levels increase above the threshold limit, CAQM has the authority to prohibit the operation of older vehicles on the roads.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. CAQM has been set up under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021.

Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The primary responsibility of CAQM is to take measures to prevent and control air pollution in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas. The commission has the power to prescribe air quality standards for the region and to review and revise them from time to time. However, there no such powers as mentioned in both the statements.

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