Multiple choice

In India which one of the following acts was enacted in 1995?

  1. The Environment (Protection) Act

  2. The forests (Conservation) Act

  3. The national Environment Tribunal Act

  4. The Wildlife (Protection) Act
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Environment Tribunal Act was enacted in 1995 to provide for strict liability for damages arising from accidents while handling hazardous substances. Other options are from different years - Environment Protection Act (1986), Wildlife Protection Act (1972), Forest Conservation Act (1980). The NET Act established tribunals for environmental justice.

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