UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?

  1. Central Water Commission
  2. Central Ground Water Board
  3. Central Ground Water Authority
  4. National Water Development Agency

Answer

Correct Answer

Central Ground Water Authority

Explanation

The Central Ground Water Authority was constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to regulate and control groundwater development and management in India.

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