Question

The Government of India has passed the environmental (protection) act in the year -------- .
A.1990
B.1987
C.1986
D.1992

Answer 1

Hint: Environment is a surroundings of a physical system that may interact with the system by exchanging mass , energy or other properties .

Complete answer:
-Environmental protection act was passed in 1986 .
-It is an act of the parliament of India.
-The natural environment encompasses all living and nonliving things occurring naturally meaning in this case not artificial .
-The earth environment encompasses the interaction of all living species , climate , weather and natural resources that affect human survival and economical status .
-Water pollution is environmental issues that affect many water bodies.
-Air pollution is also an environmental issue that affects air we breathe
-Soil pollution is an environmental issue that affects the soil in which agriculture takes place .

So, the correct answer is ( C )

Note:
Pollution and its prevention :
1. Pollution is the introduction of contaminants in the natural environment that causes adverse changes .
2. Pollution can take place in the form of chemical substances or energy such as heat or light .
3. Pollutants are the components of pollution that can either be foreign substances or energies or naturally occurring contaminants .
4. Pollution prevention is a strategy for reducing the amount of waste created and released to the environment particularly by the industries facilities agriculture or consumers.