Match the following:

$\begin{array}{cc}\text{1. Forest Conservation Act}& \text{A. Prohibits emission of pollutants above permitted limit.}\\ \text{2. Environment Protection Act}& \text{B. Prohibits trading of articles made from animal parts.}\\ \text{3. Wildlife Protection Act}& \text{C. Prohibits land reserved for forests to be used for other purposes.}\end{array}$

The correct option is C 1 $\to$ C; 2 $\to$ A; 3 $\to$ B

• Forest Conservation Act, 1980: It was established with the aim to prohibit use of land reserved for forests for other purposes. We need prior permission from the government to undertake mining activities, dam construction etc in reserved land.
• Environment Protection Act, 1985: According to this law, the organisations or persons polluting the environment will be punished. The amount of release of pollutants should not exceed beyond a permissible level.
• Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: This law states that trading of rare species is prohibited. It also states that articles prepared from animal parts shouldn't be used and possession of artifacts made from rare wild animals should be disclosed.