The Environment (Protection) Act to protect and improve the quality of environment (air, water and soil) was passed by the Government of India in the year
A
1971
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B
1974
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C
1981
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D
1986
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Solution
The correct option is D 1986 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is the most comprehensive law meant for prevention, control and abetment of environmental pollution by laying down emission norms and setting up of central and state pollution control boards.