In which year was the Forest (Conservation) Act, now renamed the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, enacted?
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In which year was the Forest (Conservation) Act, now renamed the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, enacted?
- 1986
- 1990
- 1980
- 1988
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 1980
The Forest (Conservation) Act was enacted in 1980 to restrict the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes without the Central Government's approval. The 2023 amendment renamed it the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980. The Environment (Protection) Act dates from 1986, and 1988 is the year of the National Forest Policy.
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