Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]
(a) Central Water Commission
(b) Central Ground Water Board
(c) Central Ground Water Authority
(d) National Water Development Agency
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Central Ground Water Authority has been constituted under Section 3 (3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to regulate and control development and management of ground water resources in the country.