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?
Answer
The correct answer is C: 2 and 3 only. CGWA was constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and India has the largest area under groundwater irrigation in the world. The 36% overexploited/critical figure is inaccurate.
A.2 only
B.1 only
C.2 and 3 only✓ Correct
D.1 and 3 only
Explanation
CGWA was constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and India has the largest area under groundwater irrigation in the world. The 36% overexploited/critical figure is inaccurate.
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