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Who appoints the chairman of the Central Pollution Control Board?

Who appoints the chairman of the Central Pollution Control Board? Correct Answer Central Government

The Central Pollution Control Board is lead by its chairman, this chairman is appointed by the Central Government. The current acting chairman is Shri S. P. Singh Parihar. This entire board comes under Central Government.

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