Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

	LIST-I (Environment laws)		LIST-II (Year)
A.	Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act	l.	1974
B.	Forest Conservation Act	ll.	1981
C.	Environmental Protection Act	lll.	1980
D.	Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act	lV.	1986

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I

Key Points

• Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
  • Enacted in 1981 to combat air pollution in India.
  • Provides for the prevention, control, and abatement of air pollution in India.
  • Empowers the central and state boards to set standards for the quality of air.
• Forest Conservation Act
  • Enacted in 1980 to provide for the conservation of forests.
  • Regulates the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes.
  • Aims to reduce deforestation and maintain ecological balance.
• Environmental Protection Act
  • Enacted in 1986 in response to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
  • Serves as an umbrella legislation for the protection and improvement of the environment.
  • Empowers the central government to take all necessary measures to protect and improve the quality of the environment.
• Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
  • Enacted in 1974 to prevent and control water pollution.
  • Establishes Central and State Pollution Control Boards to enforce the Act.
  • Aims to maintain and restore the wholesomeness of water bodies.

Additional Information

• Environmental Laws in India
  • India has a comprehensive framework of environmental laws aimed at protecting the environment.
  • These laws cover various aspects such as air and water pollution, forest conservation, and hazardous waste management.
  • Enforcement is carried out by specialized regulatory bodies like the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs).
• International Environmental Agreements
  • India is a signatory to various international environmental agreements such as the Paris Agreement on climate change.
  • These agreements influence national policies and legislative frameworks aimed at environmental protection.
  • Compliance with international standards helps in maintaining global environmental governance.