UPSC Prelims 2022 question on Central Ground Water Authority

Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) was constituted under sub-section (3) of Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for the purposes of regulation and control of ground water development and management in the country.

Central Water Commission is a technical organization under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Central Ground Water Board is under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. National Water Development Agency is under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Hence Option (c) Central Ground Water Authority is the correct answer.