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Question

Which environmental legislation in India makes it compulsory to obtain prior approval of the Central Government for diversion of forest lands for non - forest purposes ?

A Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

B Indian Forest Act, 1927

C Forest Conservation Act, 1980

D Traditional forest - Dwellers (Forest rights) Act, 2006

Answer & Explanation
Answer:Forest Conservation Act, 1980

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