Arrange the following Environmental Acts in chronological order: (A) Environment (Protection) Act (B) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act (C) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act (D) Wildlife (Protection) Act (E) The Public Liability Insurance Act
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

Explanation:
The chronological order of major environmental acts in India is based on their year of enactment:
1. Wildlife (Protection) Act – 1972
2. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act – 1974
3. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act – 1981
4. Environment (Protection) Act – 1986
5. The Public Liability Insurance Act – 1991
Information Booster:
· The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 was India's first major environmental legislation focused on protecting wildlife and biodiversity.
· The Water Act, 1974 aimed to control and prevent water pollution and maintain water quality.
· The Air Act, 1981 focused on air pollution control.
· The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted post-Bhopal disaster, giving the central government authority over environmental regulation.
· The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 ensures immediate relief to persons affected by accidents occurring while handling hazardous substances.