Question

Match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Different Act)	List-II (Year)
(A) The Environment Protection Act	(I) 1972
(B) The Forest Conservation Act	(II) 1986
(C) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act	(III) 1980
(D) The Wildlife Protection Act	(IV) 1974

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

Remembering that the Wildlife Protection Act was passed in 1972 and the Environment Protection Act in 1986 is highly useful for environmental science exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept: 
Environmental legislation in India has established several acts to protect natural ecosystems, forests, water resources, and wildlife. 

Step 2: Detailed Explanation: 
- (A) The Environment Protection Act was enacted in 1986 (II) in the wake of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy to provide a framework for environmental coordination. 
- (B) The Forest Conservation Act was enacted in 1980 (III) to control deforestation and regulate the diversion of forest lands for non-forest purposes. 
- (C) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1974 (IV) to prevent and control water pollution and maintain water quality. 
- (D) The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in 1972 (I) to protect ecologically important animal and plant species. 
This sequence matches Option 

Step 3: Final Answer: 
The correct match is (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I).