Which law, passed after the Bhopal gas tragedy, gives the central government wide powers to protect and improve the environment?

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974Correct answerYour answerThe Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981Correct answerYour answerThe Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972Correct answerYour answerThe Environment (Protection) Act, 1986Correct answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

The Environment (Protection) Act of 1986 is an umbrella law covering air, water and land.
The Water Act (1974) and the Air Act (1981) came before Bhopal and deal with one medium each.

Concept: India's environment laws
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The rule this testsAir, water, soil and noise pollution

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Which law, passed after the Bhopal gas tragedy, gives the central government wide powers to protect and improve the environment?

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