Civil Services Examination · Question 98
Consider the following statements: 1. 36% of India's districts are classified as "overexploited" or "critical" by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA). 2. CGWA was formed under the Environment (Protection) Act. 3. India has the largest area under groundwater irrigation in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
Explanation
CGWA was constituted under Section 3(3) of the EPA, 1986, and India has the world's largest groundwater-irrigated area. The CGWB assessment unit figure was about 17% blocks, not 36% districts.