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2019

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Where is the headquarters of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

A	Bhopal
B	Dehradun
C	Shimla
D	New Delhi

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -CPCB has its head office in New Delhi, with seven zonal offices and 5 laboratories. The board conducts environmental assessments and research.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), statutory organisation, was constituted in September, 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Further, CPCB was entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sh. Gautam Kumar Sharma, Scientist ‘B’

Detailed explanation-4: -The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is an organisation under the Government of India responsible for Air and Water Quality Monitoring Services and any other pollution-related issues.

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