Explore topic-wise MCQs in GS question based on India Year Book.

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1.

Which of the following statement / s is / are correct with regards to National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?1) The area of operation of NMCG shall be Ganga River Basin including the states through which Ganga flows as well as National Capital territory of Delhi.2) The area of operation of NMCG may be extended to any extent as the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) may decide in states through which tributaries of Ganga flow.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
2.

Namami Gange approaches Ganga rejuvenation by

A. Consolidating existing ongoing efforts and concrete action plan for future
B. Interventions at Ghats and Rivers fronts which will facilitate better citizen connect
C. River centric urban planning process
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following ministry / ministries is / are working on the Action Plan for Namami Gange ? 1) Ministry of Shipping2) Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation3) Ministry of Tourism4) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change5) Ministry of Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation

A. Only 2 and 5
B. Only 2, 4 and 5
C. Only 2
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following statement / s is / are correct with regards to initiatives under Namami Gange? 1) Nirmal Dhara - includes restoration and conservation of wetlands, efficient irrigation methods and rational agricultural practices.2) Aviral Dhara includes sewage treatment and managing industrial discharge.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
5.

Ministry of water resources is responsible for1) Laying down guidelines for regulation of country s water resources2) Abatement of pollution in river Ganga3) Developing policies like National Water Policy4) Strengthening international cooperation for rivers crossing international borders

A. Only 1, 3 and 4
B. Only 1
C. Only 1 and 3
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following statement / s is / are correct? 1) The annual precipitation including snowfall, which is the main source of water in the country, is estimated to be of the order of 4000 BCM.2) The resource potential of the country, which occurs as natural run off in the rivers is about 1869 BCM, considering both surface and ground water as one system.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
7.

Which of the following statement / s is / are correct with regards to Clean Ganga Fund?1) Domestic donors to the fund shall be eligible for tax benefit as applicable in the case of Swachh Bharat Kosh.2) The Fund will be managed by a trust headed by Minister for Water Resources.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Only 2