Consider the following statements: 1. The Central Pollution Control Boards (CPCB) was originally established under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. 2. The penalties imposed by CPCB are credited to the Environment Protection Fund established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Central Pollution Control Boards (CPCB) was originally established under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
2.The penalties imposed by CPCB are credited to the Environment Protection Fund established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: Both Statements are incorrect

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. It was later also given powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Penalties imposed by the CPCB are credited to the Environmental Protection Fund, established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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