Environment and Ecology
2022
National Conservation Efforts
Environmental Protection
Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
A.Central Water Commission
C.Central Ground Water Authority
B.Central Ground Water Board
D.National Water Development Agency
Correct Answer: Option C
The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) was constituted under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
The CGWA's primary function is to regulate and control ground water development and management in India.
Therefore, the Central Ground Water Authority is the correct answer.
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