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Q.

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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