UPSC 2020EnvironmentModerate

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?

a
1 only
b
2 and 3 only
c
2 only
d
1 and 3 only
Environment - Water ResourcesGroundwater Depletion & Management in IndiaGroundwaterCentral Ground Water Authority (CGWA)Environment (Protection) Act, 1986overexploitedcriticalgroundwater irrigationIndia

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