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UPSC 1999: Which one of the following legislations does not deal with the protection of environment?
(a)The Water (Cess) Act, 1977
(b)The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
(c)The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
(d)The Port Laws Amendment Act, 1997
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The Port Laws (Amendment) Act, 1997 amended port-administration statutes (e.g., Major Port Trusts Act) to create bodies such as the Tariff Authority for Major Ports; its purpose is regulatory/economic, not environmental. By contrast, the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act 1977 funds pollution-control boards, the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 restricts diversion of forest land, and the Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 provides immediate relief for accidents involving hazardous substances—all squarely aimed at environmental protection. ([uttarpradesh.pscnotes.com](https://uttarpradesh.pscnotes.com/uppcs-prelims/which-one-of-the-following-legislations-does-not-deal-with-the-protect/?utm_source=openai))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 1999 Environment & Ecology question?▼
The correct answer is option (d): The Port Laws Amendment Act, 1997. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1999, GS Paper 1, as Question 77. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Environmental Governance & Legislation.
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This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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