OPSC OCS 2022 · Question 86 of 98
Environment & Ecology
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974: Aims to prevent and control water pollution by regulating the discharge of pollutants into water bodies, setting water quality standards, and establishing central and state pollution control boards for enforcement. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981: Seeks to prevent and control air pollution by regulating industrial emissions, vehicular pollution, and other sources of air pollutants, with the establishment of central and state pollution control boards. Environment Protection Act, 1986: Provides a framework for coordinating the activities of various central and state authorities, with the objective of protecting and improving the environment, including the prevention of pollution and conservation of natural resources. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Aims to protect and conserve wildlife by regulating hunting, poaching, and trade in wildlife and their products, establishing protected areas, and promoting the conservation of endangered species.
Source: OPSC OCS (2022) Preliminary GS Paper-I; answers per Apti Plus Academy compilation (to be verified against official OPSC key)
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