Q 1.

With reference to urban lakes and groundwater management in India, consider the following statements:

1. Urban lakes can support groundwater recharge and help moderate urban flooding.
2. Unregulated groundwater extraction can lower groundwater levels and affect local water availability.
3. Every urban lake is automatically protected under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017.
4. Protection of urban water bodies requires coordination among local authorities and environmental agencies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?