Which of the following is a key function of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
- Granting mining leases
- Coordinating State Pollution Control Boards and setting national standards
- Managing national parks
- Regulating international trade in wildlife
Answer: Coordinating State Pollution Control Boards and setting national standards
CPCB advises the Central Government, coordinates SPCBs, and formulates national ambient air and water quality standards.