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Generate QuizWhich of the following is a function of the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) under the Water Act, 1974?
- Granting licenses for industrial expansion
- Consent to establish and operate for industries discharging effluents
- Setting international environmental standards
- Managing national parks
Answer: Consent to establish and operate for industries discharging effluents
SPCBs grant consent under Sections 25/26 of the Water Act and Sections 21/22 of the Air Act for industrial operations.