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Which among the following is are the function s of Environment Pollution Control Authority EPCA...........

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    Which among the following is/are the function/s of Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA)?

    1. It aim to protect and improve the quality of the environment and prevent and control environmental pollution in the National Capital Region.
    2. It aim to enforce the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR.
    3. Provision of relief and compensation to the victims of pollution and other environmental damage in the NCR.

    Select the correct statement.

    1&2 only

    Correct Answer

    2&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    All of the above

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    About EPCA 

    • It is a Supreme Court mandated body tasked with taking various measures to tackle air pollution in the National Capital Region.
    • It was notified in 1998 by Environment Ministry under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

    Its Functions

    • To protect and improve quality of environment and prevent and control environmental pollution in National Capital Region.
    • To enforce Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR as per the pollution levels.

    Hence only statements 1&2 are correct.

    By: Shubham Tiwari
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