Portuguese-Introduced Fruits
Question
Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
Options
Central Water Commission
Central Ground Water Board
Central Ground Water Authority
National Water Development Agency
Explanation
The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) is the correct answer.
The CGWA was constituted specifically under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. It is mandated to regulate and control the development and management of ground water resources across the country. The other bodies were formed under different executive or statutory resolutions.
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q75
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Medieval India (general)
Type
How-many counting
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Environment Protection Act 1986 CGWA Mandate
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