The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1974. It is the first comprehensive law in India aimed at preventing and controlling water pollution.
In which year was the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Act enforced?
Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Pollution (Water Pollution: Sources, common pollutants, water quality indicators (BOD, COD, DO), effects, control measures.)
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