Question

Which of the following statements is not correct about the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

• A. The government formulated the Act in 1974.
• B. The main objective is prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.
• C. This Act is designed to assess pollution level, but not to punish polluters.
• D. The Central Government and State Governments have set up Pollution Control Boards to monitor water pollution.

Hint:

Remember these facts about the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Year} &\rightarrow 1974, \text{Objective} &\rightarrow \text{Prevent, Control and Abate Water Pollution}, \text{Authority} &\rightarrow \text{CPCB and SPCBs}, \text{Provision} &\rightarrow \text{Monitoring + Penalties for Violations}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Water Act 1974 = Prevent + Control + Punish.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C