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Which Indian statute, enacted soon after the Bhopal gas tragedy, is described as an umbrella law that empowers the Central Government to take measures to protect and improve the environment?
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is the umbrella legislation passed after the Bhopal gas tragedy. It authorises the Central Government to take all measures needed to protect and improve the environment, whereas the Water Act, Wild Life Act and Forest Act deal with narrower subjects.
- AEnvironment (Protection) Act, 1986Correct
- BWater (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- CWild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
- DIndian Forest Act, 1927
Explanation
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted after the Bhopal gas leak of 1984 and gives the Central Government wide powers to coordinate and regulate environmental protection. The Water Act of 1974 is a sector-specific law and predates Bhopal, so it is not the umbrella law described.
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