पर्यावरणाचे कायदे व त्यांचे वर्ष यांच्या योग्य जोड्या लावा.
कायदा | वर्ष
a. वन्यजीव रक्षक कायदा | i. 1974
b. वन संरक्षक कायदा | ii. 1981
c. जल (प्रतिबंध व प्रदुषण नियंत्रण) कायदा | iii. 1972
d. हवा (प्रतिबंध व प्रदुषण नियंत्रण) कायदा | iv. 1980

The correct answer is Option C (a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii).

Key Points:
• Chronology of Key Indian Environmental Legislation:
• Wild Life (Protection) Act (a): Enacted in 1972 (iii) to provide stringent legal framework for protecting wild animals, birds, plants, and designating National Parks and Sanctuaries.
• Forest (Conservation) Act (b): Enacted in 1980 (iv) to restrict the de-reservation of forests and diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes.
• Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act (c): Enacted in 1974 (i) to prevent and control water pollution and establish Central and State Pollution Control Boards.
• Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act (d): Enacted in 1981 (ii) under Article 253 to implement decisions of the 1972 UN Stockholm Conference.
• Hence, the correct sequence is a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii (Option 3).
• Key Takeaway: Wildlife Act (1972), Water Act (1974), Forest Conservation Act (1980), Air Act (1981).