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The Environment Protection Act was passed in India in the year of

  1. A
    2002
  2. B
    1986
  3. C
    2010
  4. D
    1981

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The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted by the Parliament of India in May 1986 and came into force in November 1986. It was introduced under Article 253 of the Constitution in the wake of the tragic Bhopal Gas Tragedy to provide a comprehensive framework for environmental safety, coordination, and improvement.

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The Environment Protection Act was passed in India in the year of
A
2002
B
1986
C
2010
D
1981

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