Question

Arrange the following provisions of Food Safety Acts as per their establishment years from recent to beginning:
(A). Indian Penal Code 1860
(B). Consumer Protection Act
(C). Export Amendment Act
(D). Environment Protection Act
(E). The Insecticides Act
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (D), (E), (C)
• B. (C), (B), (D), (E), (A)
• C. (B), (C), (D), (A), (E)
• D. (B), (C), (D), (E), (A)

Hint:

For sequence-based questions, start by identifying the most recent and the oldest events to narrow down the correct order.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The chronological order of the provisions, arranged from recent to the beginning, is as follows:

1. Consumer Protection Act: Introduced to safeguard consumer rights and promote fair trade practices.
2. Export Amendment Act: Aims to regulate and modernize export policies for global trade competitiveness.
3. Environment Protection Act: Enacted to protect and improve the environment, and control pollution.
4. The Insecticides Act: Focuses on the safe use, quality control, and regulation of insecticides in agriculture.
5. Indian Penal Code (1860): Provides the foundation of criminal law in India, addressing crimes and their punishments.

This sequence demonstrates how legislative priorities have shifted over time, from establishing foundational criminal laws to addressing consumer rights, environmental concerns, and agricultural safety.