Which law the industries likely to cause environmental pollution should be examined by:

Correct option is C

✅ Correct option: (c) The Environment Protection Act, 1986
Why (c) is correct:
· The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is an umbrella legislation.
· It empowers the central government to:
· Examine industries likely to cause environmental pollution
· Regulate emissions, discharges, and hazardous substances
· Lay down environmental standards and compliance mechanisms
· Applicable to air, water, soil, noise, and overall environmental quality.
❌ Why other options are incorrect
· (a) The Factories Act, 1948
· Focuses on worker safety, health, and welfare, not environmental pollution.
· (b) The Water Act, 1974
· Deals specifically with water pollution control, not all environmental impacts.
· (d) The Air Act, 1981
· Limited to air pollution control only.
�� Key Points
· EPA, 1986 → comprehensive environmental regulation
· Enacted after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy
· Covers all major environmental components
✔️ Final Answer: Option (c)