The Parliament passed the Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021 to repeal and replace which of the following Acts?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The Lighthouse Act, 1927.
The Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021 was passed by Parliament to repeal and replace the outdated Lighthouse Act, 1927. This modernization aligns with global maritime standards, expanding the scope to include advanced navigation technologies like GPS, radar, and digital systems beyond traditional lighthouses.
Other options:
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Dangerous Machines Act, 1983: Regulates agricultural machinery.
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Personal Injuries Act, 1962: Covers compensation for emergency-related injuries.
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Dourine Act, 1910: Addresses equine diseases (irrelevant to navigation).
The new bill enhances maritime safety, efficiency, and technological integration in India’s waterways.