Q. Consider the following differences between Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) and Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM):

1. While EPCA is non-statutory body, CAQM is a permanent statutory body.
2. While EPCA derives its legitimacy from a 1998 Supreme Court order, CAQM is backed by a law.
3. While EPCA had jurisdiction over the National Capital Region and its adjoining areas, the proposed CAQM has jurisdiction only over the NCR.
4. While EPCA does not have representatives from the state, the CAQM have representations from the states.

Which of the above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1, 2 & 4
Notes: The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) is a non-statutory body established by a 1998 Supreme Court order, with jurisdiction limited to the National Capital Region (NCR) and no state representation. In contrast, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is a permanent statutory body created by the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, with authority over the NCR and surrounding areas, and includes state representatives.