Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) 1986
Explanation: (Information about the correct answer):
• The Environment Protection Act (EPA) was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1986.
• It was passed in the wake of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984 to provide a comprehensive framework for environmental protection.
• The Act was passed under Article 253 of the Constitution, which empowers the Parliament to make laws for implementing international agreements.
• Its primary objective is to protect and improve the environment and prevent hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants, and property.
• It gives the Central Government broad powers to take all necessary measures for protecting environmental quality.
Information Booster: (additional info around the correct answer):
• The Act was inspired by the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm in 1972.
• It defines 'environment' to include water, air, and land and the inter-relationship that exists among them.
Additional Knowledge: (Information about incorrect options):
1992 (Option b)
• This year is significant for the Rio Earth Summit and the launch of Project Elephant in India.
1972 (Option c)
• The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in 1972 to protect various species of wild animals and plants.
1984 (Option d)
• This was the year of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, which served as a catalyst for the enactment of the EPA in 1986.
So the correct answer is (a)
