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In Indian, the air prevention and control of pollution act came into force in 1981 but was amended in 1987 to include :-

A

Water pollution

B

Radioactive pollution

C

Noise pollution

D

Ozone depletion

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To answer the question regarding the amendments made to the Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act in 1987, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Original Act**: The Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act was enacted in 1981 in India. Its primary focus was on the preservation of air quality and the control of air pollution. 2. **Identify the Amendment Year**: The act was amended in 1987. This amendment aimed to address additional forms of pollution that were becoming increasingly recognized as environmental issues. 3. **Review the Options Given**: The options provided are: - Water pollution - Radioactive pollution - Noise pollution - Ozone depletion 4. **Analyze the Options**: - **Water Pollution**: While significant, it is primarily addressed under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. - **Radioactive Pollution**: This is typically regulated under specific laws related to nuclear energy and safety. - **Noise Pollution**: This was recognized as a pollutant in the 1987 amendment to the Air Act. - **Ozone Depletion**: This is a global environmental issue but is not specifically covered under the Air Act. 5. **Select the Correct Answer**: Based on the analysis, the amendment in 1987 included noise pollution as a recognized pollutant under the Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act. ### Final Answer: The Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act was amended in 1987 to include **noise pollution**. ---
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