Question

Which of the following statements is not correct about the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

• A. The government formulated the Act in 1974.
• B. The main objective is prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.
• C. This Act is designed to assess pollution level, but not to punish polluters.
• D. The Central Government and State Governments have set up Pollution Control Boards to monitor water pollution.

Hint:

Remember these facts about the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Year} &\rightarrow 1974, \text{Objective} &\rightarrow \text{Prevent, Control and Abate Water Pollution}, \text{Authority} &\rightarrow \text{CPCB and SPCBs}, \text{Provision} &\rightarrow \text{Monitoring + Penalties for Violations}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Water Act 1974 = Prevent + Control + Punish.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 was enacted to prevent and control water pollution, maintain or restore the wholesomeness of water, establish Pollution Control Boards, and provide penalties for violations.

Step 1: Examine each statement. \[ \begin{aligned} A. &\ \text{Correct. The Water Act was enacted in 1974.} B. &\ \text{Correct. Its primary objective is the prevention, control, and abatement of water pollution.} C. &\ \text{Incorrect. The Act not only monitors pollution but also provides legal action and penalties against polluters.} D. &\ \text{Correct. Central and State Pollution Control Boards were established under the Act.} \end{aligned} \]

Step 2: Identify the incorrect statement. The incorrect statement is \[ \boxed{\text{Statement C}} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \]