Correct answer: (c) Central Ground Water Authority
Explanation
- A
Central Water Commission
Central Water Commission. Older, irrigation/flood body; not EPA 1986.
- B
Central Ground Water Board
Central Ground Water Board. Attached scientific organisation; not the EPA authority.
- C
Central Ground Water Authority
Central Ground Water Authority. Constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- D
National Water Development Agency
NWDA. Water-linking studies; different statute.
Summary. Official key is (c). Central Ground Water Authority was set up under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to regulate groundwater. CWC, CGWB and NWDA have other parentage.
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