Which Act is known as Umbrella Legislation?
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- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- Factories Act, 1948
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Why umbrella?
This Act provides an overarching framework to coordinate all environmental laws.
Step 2: Scope.
It supplements Air Act, Water Act, and other environmental legislations.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, option (3) is correct.
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