Concept:The Wildlife Protection Act is a key Indian law to safeguard wild animals and plant species from hunting and extinction.Explanation:This Act was enacted by the Parliament of India on 9 September 1972.It provides legal protection to wildlife and their habitats.Other important environmental laws include: Biological Diversity Act 2002, Environment Protection Act 1986, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, Forest Conservation Act 1980, and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974.Answer:C. 1972