The 'Central Pollution Control Board' (CPCB) was established under which Act?

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CPCB: established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Section 3). Functions: advise government on pollution control, coordinate with State PCBs (SPCBs), collect and publish environmental data, set standards (IS 10500 for drinking water, effluent standards, ambient air quality standards). Air Act 1981 gave additional powers. Environment Protection Act 1986 further strengthened.

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