Question

Which of the following is NOT a law to prevent environmental crimes by the Government of India:
1. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
2. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
3. Ozone Depletion (Protection and Propagation) Act, 2008
4. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1975
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Hint:

Always look for the wording. An Act to "Propagate" (spread) Ozone Depletion would be illogical for an environmental protection law!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:

• Environmental laws in India are designed to protect natural resources and control pollution.
• Most of these laws were enacted under Article 253 of the Constitution to implement international agreements like the Stockholm Declaration.

Step 1: Verify real environmental acts
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (A), the Water Act, 1974 (D), and the Air Act, 1981 (B) are the foundational statutes of environmental law in India. They provide for the establishment of Boards and penalties for violations.

Step 2: Identify the fabricated name
There is no "Ozone Depletion (Protection and Propagation) Act, 2008" in the Indian statute book. The term "Propagation" (meaning to increase or spread) of Ozone Depletion would be the opposite of environmental protection.

Step 3: Check the actual Ozone regulation
In India, the protection of the Ozone layer is governed by the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, which were issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Step 4: Conclusion
Option (C) is a fictitious title and hence the correct answer for a "NOT" question.