Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
[amp_mcq option1=”Central Water Commission” option2=”Central Ground Water Board” option3=”Central Ground Water Authority” option4=”National Water Development Agency” correct=”option3″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2022
– Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is a subordinate office under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, responsible for groundwater exploration, monitoring, assessment, and management. It exists as a board, distinct from the Authority created under EPA.
– National Water Development Agency (NWDA) is an autonomous society under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, primarily involved in studies related to inter-basin transfer of water.