Question

Choose the incorrect statement regarding Ganga Action Plan

• A. It was initiated by IARI
• B. It aims to save river Ganga from pollution
• C. The plan proposes to build a large number of sewage treatment plants
• D. According to this plan, only the treated sewage may be discharged into the rivers

Answer 1

The correct option is A It was initiated by IARI

The Ganga Action Plan was initiated by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Its main objective was to reduce pollution and improve the quality of water by treatment of domestic sewage before being discharged into the rivers. Thus, this plan aims to save the major rivers of our country like Ganga from pollution. Under this plan, it was proposed to build a large number of sewage treatment plants.

IARI stands for Indian Agricultural Research Institute. It is currently located in Delhi and is India's national Institute for agricultural research and education.