In India, which one of the following Acts was enacted in the year 1995?

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Q: 90 (CDS-I/2002)
In India, which one of the following Acts was enacted in the year 1995?

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Polity

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CDS-I

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In India, the Act that was enacted in the year 1995 is The National Environment Tribunal Act. Let`s examine each option to understand the differences:

Option 1: The Environment (Protection) Act. This Act was enacted in 1986 and provides the framework for the protection and improvement of the environment. It empowers the central government to take measures to prevent and control pollution and regulate activities that have the potential to cause environmental damage.

Option 2: The Forests (Conservation) Act. This Act was enacted in 1980 and aims to conserve forests and wildlife. It empowers the central government to declare any area as a reserved forest or protected forest, and regulate activities in these areas to ensure conservation.

Option 3: The National Environment Tribunal Act. This Act was enacted in 1995 and establishes a specialized judiciary body, the National Environment Tribunal, to deal with matters related to environmental disputes and violations.

Option 4: The Wildlife (Protection) Act. This Act was enacted in 1972 and provides for the protection of wildlife and their habitats. It prohibits hunting and capturing of wildlife, and regulates activities related to wildlife conservation.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3, The National Environment Tribunal Act, as it was enacted in the year