Explanation:

- The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, is a piece of legislation in India that provides laws for the regulation of negotiable instruments like promissory notes, bills of exchange, and cheques.

- Option 1: 9th Dec, 1881 - This is not the correct date for when the Act was enforced.

- Option 2: 19th Dec, 1881 - This option also does not indicate the enforcement date.

- Option 3: 1st March, 1882 - This is the correct date when the Act came into force.

- Option 4: None of the above - This is incorrect since Option 3 is correct.