A
1 and 2
B
Only 3
C
2 and 3
D
Only 1
Correct answer: (b) Only 3
Explanation
- A
1 and 2
1 and 2. CPCB and CWC are not the authors of this groundwater-quality annual.
- B
Only 3
Only 3. Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024 is a Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) product.
- C
2 and 3
2 and 3. CWC is surface water / flood, not this report’s lead.
- D
Only 1
Only 1. CPCB is air and water pollution, not this CGWB yearbook.
Summary. Official key is (b) only 3. CGWB prepared the Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024. Also note: CGWB — Ministry of Jal Shakti; aquifers and quality; Dynamic GW — Separate CGWB assessment of resources; CWC — Surface water, floods, dams; CPCB — Pollution control; NWMP, not this title.