Pollution Control Boards — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about Pollution Control Boards (PCBs) in India is/are correct? 1. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) are responsible for granting 'Consent to Establish' and 'Consent to Operate' to industries within their respective states. 3. Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) function in Union Territories and have powers similar to SPCBs.

The 'Polluter Pays Principle' in India is primarily enforced by:

Consider the following statements regarding the powers of Pollution Control Boards (PCBs): 1. PCBs have the power to issue directions for the closure of any industry or operation. 2. PCBs can only recommend, but not directly order, the stoppage of electricity or water supply to non-compliant units. 3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, delegates significant powers to PCBs for implementing various environmental rules.

Which of the following environmental principles were explicitly applied by the Supreme Court in the Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum vs. Union of India case (1996), involving pollution by tanneries?

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