87. Consider the following statements related to National Mission for Clean Ganga,

i) NMCG aims not only at cleaning the river Ganga and its Ghats but also in setting up of various biodiversity centres, crematoria and other construction and modernizations of Ghats along the banks of river Ganga.

ii) The Ministry of Environment, Forest and climate change is the nodal Ministry for the National Ganga River Basin Authority.

Which of the above is/are correct?

a) i only

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b) ii only

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c) Both i and ii

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d) None

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Solution

The correct option is A
a) i only

Ans 87.A

Explanation: NMCG aims not only at cleaning the river Ganga and its Ghats but also in setting up of various biodiversity centres, crematoria and other construction and modernizations of Ghats along the banks of river Ganga. With the construction of new sewage treatment plants and Launch River surface cleaning projects, NamamiGange focuses on abatement of pollution with a radical approach to ensure pure water quality and sustainable development.

The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD & GR) is the nodal Ministry for the NGRBA

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