The Environment Protection Act was enacted in India in the year:

Correct option is D

Explanation of the Correct Option (d): 1986
· The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted by the Government of India after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984).
· It came into force to:
· Provide protection and improvement of the environment
· Prevent hazards to human beings, plants, and animals
· Empower the central government to coordinate environmental policies
· It acts as an umbrella legislation covering air, water, and soil pollution.
Explanation of Other Options
Option (a) 1988
· Incorrect because:
· No major environmental act was enacted in this year.
Option (b) 1987
· Incorrect:
· The Act was passed earlier, in 1986.
Option (c) 1989
· Incorrect:
· Refers to amendments or rules, not the original enactment year.
Key Points Related to the Question
· Environment (Protection) Act → 1986
· Enacted under Article 253 of Indian Constitution
· Basis for several environmental rules (EIA, Hazardous Waste Rules, etc.)