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In which year was the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act passed?
A1997
B1974
C1986
D1977
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1974
1. The Water Act came in 1974.
2. The Environment Protection Act followed in 1986.
3. The Water Cess Act came in 1977.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 6, Water Resources._
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