Which of the following is the correct chronological order (earliest to latest) of these Indian Acts by year of enactment?

AEnvironment Protection Act; Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act; Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

BAir Act; Environment Protection Act; Water Act

CWater Act; Environment Protection Act; Air Act

DWater (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act; Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act; Environment Protection Act ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act; Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act; Environment Protection Act

Explanation

The correct order of enactment is the Water Act, then the Air Act, then the Environment Protection Act.

The Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act came first, in 1974.

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

The Environment Protection Act came last, in 1986, after the Bhopal gas tragedy.

Orders placing the Environment Act or the Air Act before the Water Act reverse this timeline.

The Environment Protection Act is an umbrella law enacted under the Stockholm Conference mandate.

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