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When did the Central Pollution Control Board established?

When did the Central Pollution Control Board established? Correct Answer 1974

The Central Pollution Control Board of India was established in 1974 under the Water Act. It is a statutory organization which comes under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

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