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Which of the following is correct regarding Environment Protection Act 1986?

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To strengthen the regulatory framework for hazardous industry and pollution control
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Gave authority to the Centre to issue direct orders to close, prohibit or regulate any industry
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Delegates wide powers to the executive, allowing it to make rules to manage different issues
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above

Environment Protection Act, 1986 is an Act of the Parliament of India. In the wake of the Bhopal Tragedy, the Government of India enacted the Environment Protection Act of 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution. Passed in March 1986, it came into force on 19 November 1986. The purpose of the Act is to implement the decisions of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environments they relate to the protection and improvement of the human environment and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property. The Act is an “umbrella” legislation designed to provide a framework for central government coordination of the activities of various central and state authorities established under previous laws, such as the Water Act and the Air Act.


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