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In India, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act came into force in 1981 but was amended in 1987 to include

A

thermal pollution

B

radioactive pollution

C

noise pollution

D

ozone pollution

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act**: The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in India in 1981. Its primary purpose was to control and prevent air pollution caused by various sources, including vehicles and industrial activities. 2. **Reason for Amendment**: In 1987, the Act was amended to address emerging concerns regarding pollution that were not initially included in the original legislation. 3. **Identifying the Amendment**: The amendment aimed to broaden the scope of the Act to include additional types of pollution that were increasingly recognized as significant contributors to environmental degradation. 4. **Options Analysis**: The options provided are: - Thermal pollution - Radioactive pollution - Noise pollution - Ozone pollution 5. **Determining the Correct Option**: Among the options, noise pollution was recognized as a significant environmental issue that affects air quality and human health. Therefore, the amendment in 1987 included noise pollution as part of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. 6. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is noise pollution, as it was the type of pollution added to the Act during its amendment in 1987. ### Final Answer: The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was amended in 1987 to include **noise pollution**. ---
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