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Which of the following Acts was passed by the Parliament under Article 252 (1) of the Constitution in pursuance of the resolutions passed by various Legislative Assemblies?

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Which of the following Acts was passed by the Parliament under Article 252 (1) of the Constitution in pursuance of the resolutions passed by various Legislative Assemblies?
  1. The Water (Prevention And Control Of Pollution) Act, 1974
  2. The Air (Prevention And Control Of Pollution) Act, 1981
  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
  4. None of the given options is correct

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Correct answer: A - The Water (Prevention And Control Of Pollution) Act, 1974
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 was enacted under Article 252(1) after resolutions by state legislatures. The Air Act 1981 and Environment Act 1986 were enacted under Article 253 to implement the Stockholm Conference decisions.

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