Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 ?
A
Central Water Commission
B
Central Ground Water Board
C
Central Ground Water Authority
Correct Answer
D
National Water Development Agency
Explanation
The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) was constituted under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, following a Supreme Court directive to regulate and control groundwater development and management. While the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is a tempting choice, it was established in 1970 via an executive order and serves as a subordinate office under the Ministry of Jal Shakti rather than a statutory body under the 1986 Act. This question tests the core concept of the statutory origins and legislative mandates of key environmental and water management regulatory bodies in India.
Environmental Governance / LegislationEnvironment (Protection) Act, 1986Environment (Protection) Act, 1986Central Water CommissionCentral Ground Water BoardCentral Ground Water AuthorityNational Water Development Agencystatutory bodies