Question

In which of the following years, the Environment (Protection) Act passed by the Government of India ?

  1. 1982
  2. 1986
  3. 1990
  4. 1992

Answer:

Option B: 1986

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1986”.

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 authorizes the central government to protect and improve environmental quality, control and reduce pollution from all sources, and prohibit or restrict the setting and /or operation of any industrial facility on environmental grounds.