The Epidemic Diseases Act was passed in which year in India?

Correct option is D

Sol. The Epidemic Diseases Act was enacted in 1897 during the British rule to tackle the bubonic plague in Bombay. It provides the legal framework for controlling the spread of dangerous epidemic diseases in India.
Explanation of each option: • (a) 1958 – Not related to the Epidemic Diseases Act; this year has no such significance in epidemic legislation. • (b) 1858 – Marks the start of direct British rule in India after the revolt of 1857, but unrelated to health laws. • (c) 1987 – A more modern era, but not associated with this specific Act. • (d) 1897 – Correct. This is the year the Epidemic Diseases Act was enacted to control outbreaks and is still invoked during major health crises like COVID-19.