Arrange the following environment related acts in the chronological order of their enactment.

1.The Wildlife Protection Act

2.Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

3.The National Green Tribunal Act

4.Environment (Protection) Act

5.The Forest (Conservation) Act

A5, 1, 4, 2, 3

B1, 5, 2, 4, 3 ✓ Correct

C1, 2, 5, 3, 4

D2, 5, 1, 3, 4

Correct answer: (B) 1, 5, 2, 4, 3

Explanation

Placing these laws by year of enactment gives the correct chronological order.

The Wildlife Protection Act was the earliest, enacted in 1972.

The Forest Conservation Act followed in 1980.

The Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act came in 1981.

The Environment Protection Act was passed in 1986 after the Bhopal tragedy.

The National Green Tribunal Act was the latest, enacted in 2010.

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