Water Act 1974 — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974: 1. It was enacted under Article 252 of the Constitution after requests from Gujarat and Maharashtra. 2. The Act requires only 'Consent to Operate' for industries discharging effluents. 3. State Pollution Control Boards can classify waters within their jurisdiction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following principles was/were established in Indian environmental law through Supreme Court judgments related to the Water Act 1974? 1. Absolute Liability Principle 2. Polluter Pays Principle 3. Precautionary Principle 4. Sustainable Development Principle

The 1988 amendment to the Water Act 1974 introduced which of the following provisions? 1. Enhanced penalties with imprisonment up to seven years 2. Power to pollution control boards to close down violating industries 3. Mandatory environmental impact assessment for all projects 4. Provision for environmental audit

Consider the following statements about water quality classification under the Water Act 1974: 1. Class A water is designated for drinking without conventional treatment 2. Class C water requires conventional treatment for drinking purposes 3. Class E water is suitable for fish culture and wildlife propagation Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Water Act 1974 has the power to: 1. Grant consent to establish industries 2. Lay down effluent standards for trade effluents 3. Coordinate activities of State Pollution Control Boards 4. Directly monitor all industrial units across India