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UPPSC PCS 2017 · Question 9 of 149

The Government of India enacted the Forest Conservation Act in the year:

Environment

  1. A1976
  2. B1980Correct
  3. C1983
  4. D1988

Answer: B. 1980

Explanation

The Forest (Conservation) Act was passed on 25th October 1980 for the protection of forests and for matters connected therewith or matters ancillary or incidental thereto. The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in the year 1986.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions

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