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Which of the following is a function of the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) under the Water Act, 1974?

  1. Granting licenses for industrial expansion
  2. Consent to establish and operate for industries discharging effluents
  3. Setting international environmental standards
  4. Managing national parks

Answer: Consent to establish and operate for industries discharging effluents

SPCBs grant consent under Sections 25/26 of the Water Act and Sections 21/22 of the Air Act for industrial operations.

Topic Environmental Acts and Policies
Exam Relevance SSC, Railway

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