CPCB Water Quality Monitoring
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Question (English)
The pollution control boards monitor the quality of water in how many rivers?
- 50
- 75
- 100
- 125 ✓ Correct
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The pollution control boards monitor the quality of water in 125 rivers (including tributaries), wells, lakes, creeks, ponds, tanks, drains and canals.
Key Points:
- PCBs collect, collate and disseminate technical and statistical data.
- State boards periodically inspect every industry.
- They assess adequacy of treatment measures for effluent and emissions.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, C: The correct number is 125 rivers.
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