Q. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was constituted under which of the following Acts?
Answer: Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Notes: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was constituted under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 in September, 1974. It is a statutory organisation. CPCB was given the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981.

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