Question

Match LIST-I with LIST-II
\begin{tabularx}{0.9\textwidth}{|l|X|l|X|} \hline \multicolumn{2}{|c|}{LIST-I} & \multicolumn{2}{c|}{LIST-II}
\multicolumn{2}{|c|}{ACT} & \multicolumn{2}{c|}{Year of Enactment}
\hline A. & Environmental Pollution Act & I. & 1981
B. & The Air (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act & II. & 1986
C. & The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act & III. & 1972
D. & The Wildlife Protection and Conservation Act & IV. & 1974
\hline \end{tabularx}
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
• B. A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III
• C. A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I
• D. A - I, B - IV, C - III, D - II

Hint:

Remember the chronological order: First protect the \textbf{wildlife} (1972), then the \textbf{water} (1974), then the \textbf{air} (1981), and finally, a comprehensive act for the entire \textbf{environment} (1986).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests the knowledge of the years of enactment for major environmental legislation in India. "Environmental Pollution Act" is the common name for the Environment (Protection) Act.

Step 2: Detailed Matching:
- A. The Environment (Protection) Act: This comprehensive act was passed in the wake of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and was enacted in 1986. Thus, A matches with II.
- B. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act: This act was enacted to control and prevent air pollution in 1981. Thus, B matches with I.
- C. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act: This was one of the earliest environmental acts in India, passed in 1974. Thus, C matches with IV.
- D. The Wildlife Protection and Conservation Act: This act provides for the protection of wild animals, birds, and plants and was enacted in 1972. Thus, D matches with III.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct pairings are: A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III. This corresponds to option (B).