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The Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act came into force in

A

1981

B

1985

C

1990

D

1975

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The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, came into force in 1981. The act is meant for preserving quality of air, controlling air pollution and preventing detrimental effects of air pollutants on human health and health of other biological entities.
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