Groundwater Depletion — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding groundwater depletion in India is/are correct? 1. Agriculture is the largest consumer of groundwater in India. 2. The Atal Bhujal Yojana focuses on demand-side management and community participation. 3. Coastal states are particularly vulnerable to saltwater intrusion due to over-extraction. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs: 1. Land Subsidence: Sinking of land due to groundwater withdrawal 2. Saltwater Intrusion: Movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers 3. Aquifer: Impermeable rock layer that prevents water flow Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following are the objectives of the National Water Mission (NWM)? 1. Conservation of water 2. Minimizing wastage 3. Ensuring equitable distribution across and within states 4. Promoting inter-state river linking projects Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following constitutional provisions primarily places water, including water supplies and irrigation, under the legislative domain of the states in India?

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) and its successor: 1. The CGWA was constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. It was primarily responsible for regulating and controlling groundwater development and management in India. 3. The functions of CGWA have now been subsumed under the National Water Resources Authority (NWRA). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?