5.2 - State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)
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Practice Questions
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What does SPCB stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the context of environmental management.
Name one of the acts enforced by SPCBs.
💡 Hint: Focus on laws related to environmental quality.
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What is the primary role of State Pollution Control Boards?
💡 Hint: Think about what SPCBs are responsible for managing.
True or False: SPCBs have the authority to issue permits to industries.
💡 Hint: Consider their regulatory power over industries.
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Propose a strategy for an SPCB to improve compliance among local industries with respect to the Water Act.
💡 Hint: Think about methods to encourage industries rather than punish them.
Discuss the potential consequences if SPCBs are not effectively monitoring air quality in densely populated areas.
💡 Hint: Consider both the environmental and social aspects of pollution.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
- State Pollution Control Boards Overview - Wikipedia
- Air and Water Acts Overview
- Environmental Protection Act Overview
- Pollution Control and Environmental Standards
- Introduction to Environmental Laws in India
- Air Quality Standards Information
- Water Quality Standards Overview