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Groundwater Issues
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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?
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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?
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The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) was established under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986. India, China, and the USA have the most significant areas dedicated to groundwater irrigation, with India having the largest at 39 million hectares, followed by China at 19 million hectares and the USA at 17 million hectares.