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AIBE XIX 2024 Set A Question 72

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Question 72 of 100 AIBE XIX 2024 Set A

A manufacturing company in the city of Surat named as " X " has been discharging untreated industrial waste into a nearby river, violating the provisions of the Environment Protection Act, 1986 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. This has resulted in severe pollution, making the river water unsafe for drinking and harming aquatic life. Local farmers and residents, who rely on the river for irrigation and daily needs, have started facing health issues and crop failures due to the contaminated water. Despite multiple complaints to the local pollution control board, no action has been taken against the company. Based on the above problem, select the correct answer.

  1. A It is the violation of Section 24 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Official answer
  2. B It is the violation of Section 40 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
  3. C It is not the violation of the provisions of the laws stated in the problem.
  4. D It is the violation of Section 23 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

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