Question

Consider the following statements regarding Environment (Protection) Act.
Statement I: Act empowers State Governments to protect and improve the quality of our environment.
Statement II: It was enacted in 1986.

• A. Only Statement II is correct.
• B. Both Statement I and Statement I are wrong.
• C. Both Statement I and Statement I are correct.
• D. Only Statement I is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only Statement II is correct.

In order to control environmental pollution, it is the Government of India who has passed the Environment (Protection) Act and not the State governments.
Act aims to protect and improve the quality of our environment.
It was encated in the year 1986.