Water Pollution — MCQ Practice
Interactive MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements regarding the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, is/are correct? 1. It established the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs). 2. It mandates 'consent to operate' for industries discharging effluents. 3. It explicitly includes provisions for controlling noise pollution. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following is/are considered a non-point source of water pollution? 1. Agricultural runoff 2. Industrial effluent discharge pipe 3. Urban stormwater runoff 4. Sewage treatment plant outfall Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding Eutrophication: 1. It is caused by an excess of nutrients like nitrates and phosphates in water bodies. 2. It leads to an increase in dissolved oxygen levels, promoting aquatic life. 3. Algal blooms are a common consequence of eutrophication. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following constitutional provisions are directly relevant to environmental protection and water pollution control in India? 1. Article 21 2. Article 48A 3. Article 51A(g) 4. Article 32 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following emerging pollutants pose significant challenges to water quality management in India? 1. Microplastics 2. Pharmaceutical residues 3. Heavy metals 4. Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) Select the correct answer using the code given below: