UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2020
Question 64 of 70Environment and Ecology
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?
A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C2 only
D1 and 3 only
Correct Answer
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Explanation
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