UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 60
Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 ?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (Central Ground Water Authority)
Explanation: The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) was established under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-The Central Water Commission is an older water-resources technical body, not constituted under the EPA 1986.
B. Incorrect-The Central Ground Water Board predates the EPA and is distinct from the statutory CGWA.
C. Correct-the CGWA exercises EPA-based regulatory powers over groundwater development/extraction.
D. Incorrect-The National Water Development Agency was formed for water-resource planning, not under the EPA 1986.