CAQM Enforcement MCQ — 57 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. With reference to CAQM inspection and enforcement powers, consider the following statements: 1. Section 12 includes inspection of premises, plant, equipment, machinery, processes, materials or substances. 2. A person authorised by the Commission may enter a place at reasonable times for statutory purposes. 3. Wilfully obstructing an authorised person in performing functions is not treated as an offence under the Act. 4. The Commission's air-sampling power is confined only to motor vehicles. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements about CAQM enforcement: 1. One technical member of CAQM is nominated by the Indian Space Research Organisation ex officio. 2. CAQM includes five ex officio members from Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh at Chief Secretary or environment-secretary level. 3. CAQM has three members from non-governmental organisations having experience in combating air pollution. 4. The Act excludes representatives from agriculture, industry, transport and construction from Commission membership. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements about penalties under the CAQM Act, 2021: 1. Non-compliance with an order or direction of the Commission can be punished with imprisonment up to five years or fine up to one crore rupees or both. 2. Section 14 does not apply to a farmer for causing air pollution by stubble burning or mismanagement of agricultural residue. 3. The offence under the Act is cognizable. 4. The Jurisdictional Judicial Magistrate of the First Class cannot take cognizance except on a complaint by the Commission or an authorised officer. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. 1. CAQM's powers to restrict activities influencing air quality can be exercised only after prior approval of the National Green Tribunal. 2. CAQM's powers include preparing codes and guidelines to prevent and control air pollution. 3. CAQM may issue directions on matters including inspections or regulation that are binding on the concerned person or authority. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. 1. Under Stage III, the revised GRAP mentions hybrid classes for children up to Class V in specified NCR jurisdictions. 2. Under Stage IV, the revised GRAP mentions hybrid classes for higher classes, namely Class VI to IX and XI, in specified NCR jurisdictions. 3. The revised GRAP note says the option to exercise online education, wherever available, vests with students and their guardians. Which of the statements given above are correct?