Read the following statement given below and choose the correct alternative Statement 1 Pollution co...........

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Read the following statement given below and choose the correct alternative

Statement 1- Pollution control board investigate information relating to soil erosion

Statement 2- Pollution control board monitors the quality of 125 rivers including tributaries

Both are correct

Both are incorrect

Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect

Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct

Explanation:

- Statement 1: Pollution Control Boards usually focus on air, water, and noise pollution. Soil erosion is more related to soil conservation boards or agricultural departments. So, Statement 1 is incorrect.

- Statement 2: The Pollution Control Board does monitor the quality of rivers, including their tributaries. They regularly check about 125 rivers for pollution levels. So, Statement 2 is correct.

- Option 1: Both are correct –

- Option 2: Both are incorrect –

- Option 3: Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect –

- Option 4: Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct –

So, the correct answer is Option 4.