PCB Technical Assistance
Pollution Control Boards provide technical assistance to governments in:
- Promoting industrialisation
- Promoting cleanliness of streams and wells by prevention of water pollution — Correct Answer
- Building new factories
- Increasing production
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
PCBs provide technical assistance to governments in promoting cleanliness of streams and wells by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.
Key Points:
- They also improve air quality and prevent air pollution.
- They lay down standards for sewage/trade effluent.
- They organise mass awareness programmes through mass media.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: PCBs specifically deal with pollution control, not industrialisation.
📚 About this Topic — CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
This multiple choice question is from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.
