Match List I (Environment related Acts) with List II (Year). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List I

i.Forest Conservation Act

ii.Wildlife (Protection) Act

iii.Environment (Protection) Act

iv.Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act

List II

a.1974

b.1980

c.1972

d.1986

Ai-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a ✓ Correct

Bi-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b

Ci-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c

Di-c, ii-b, iii-d, iv-a

Correct answer: (A) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a

Explanation

Each of these Indian environmental laws is matched to its year of enactment.

The Forest Conservation Act was enacted in 1980.

The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in 1972.

The Environment Protection Act was enacted in 1986.

The Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act was enacted in 1974.

The Water Act was among the earliest pollution-control laws and created the pollution control boards.

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