Air Act 1981 — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, is/are correct? 1. It was enacted under Article 253 of the Indian Constitution. 2. The 1987 amendment explicitly included 'noise' within the definition of 'air pollutant'. 3. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was established for the first time by this Act. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following constitutional provisions directly influenced the enactment and spirit of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981? 1. Article 48A 2. Article 51A(g) 3. Article 21 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the power to declare any area as an 'air pollution control area' rests with the:

Consider the following statements regarding the powers of Pollution Control Boards under the Air Act 1981: 1. SPCBs can lay down emission standards for automobiles. 2. CPCB can issue directions to close down any industry without prior court order. 3. The Boards can take samples of air or emissions from any chimney, flue, or duct. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Air Act 1981?