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What was added in 1987 as a pollutant to air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, [originally passed in 1981]

A

radioactive wastes

B

CFCs

C

ground level ozone

D

noise

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Context**: The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was originally passed in 1981 to regulate air pollution in India. It aimed to control emissions from various sources such as industries, vehicles, and power plants. 2. **Identify the Amendment Year**: The question specifically asks about an addition made in 1987 to this act. 3. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Radioactive wastes - B) CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) - C) Ground level ozone - D) Noise 4. **Recall the Amendments**: In 1987, the act was amended to include additional pollutants. Among the options, the one that is known to have been added as a pollutant in that year is noise. 5. **Select the Correct Answer**: Based on the information gathered, the correct answer is: - **D) Noise** ### Final Answer: Noise was added in 1987 as a pollutant to the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. ---
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