State pollution control boards, through their district level officials, periodically inspect every industry under their jurisdiction. What do they assess during these inspections?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → The adequacy of the treatment measures for effluents and gaseous emissions
District officials of the state boards inspect every industry to check whether its treatment measures for effluents and gaseous emissions are adequate.
Option (1) The quality of water in nearby rivers, lakes and ponds — Incorrect. The boards do monitor water quality in rivers and lakes, but that is separate work, not the industry inspection.
Option (2) The background air quality data needed for town planning — Incorrect. The boards provide such data for industrial siting and town planning; it is not what an inspection checks.
Option (3) The noise level in nearby residential areas — Incorrect. The boards deal with water, air and land pollution; noise is not mentioned as part of the inspection.
Option (4) The adequacy of the treatment measures for effluents and gaseous emissions — Correct. This is the purpose of the periodic inspection.
NCERT (2026-27): “Box 7.4 : Pollution Control Boards … They assess the air quality through regulation of industries. In fact, state boards, through their district level officials, periodically inspect every industry under their jurisdiction to assess the adequacy of treatment measures provided to treat the effluent and gaseous emissions. It also provides background air quality data needed for industrial siting and town planning. The pollution control boards collect, collate and disseminate technical and statistical data relating to water pollution. They monitor the quality of water in 125 rivers (including the tributaries), wells, lakes, creeks, ponds, tanks, drains and canals.” |