Question

Expand the abbreviation GAP

• A. Governmental Agency for Pollution Control
• B. Gross Assimilation by Photosynthesis
• C. Ganga Action Plan
• D. Governmental Agency for Animal Protection

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Ganga Action Plan

The correct option is C.

Explanation for correct option:

1. The Ganga Action Plan (GAP) was initiated because of the increase in water pollution in the river Ganga.
2. The Government of India took more efforts to clean the river Ganga because it was polluted densely by industrial and civilian activities.
3. The efforts to clean Ganga were initiated in the year 1975 but yet GAP came into practice in the year 1986.
4. This plan was initiated by the Central Pollution Control Board of India.
5. The river was polluted lot of reasons among which the civilians and the industries are the major cause.
6. There were two main motivations for GAP are:

• To improve the water quality of the Ganga by Inception, Diversion, and Waste Water treatment technology.
• Eradicate the toxic effluent from the river by measuring the gross pollutants entering the river by industrial activities.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The governmental Agency for Pollution Control is the national board of India which takes care of the pollution throughout the country initiated in the year 1975.
2. This is a government operational unit in India for pollution.

Option B:

1. Gross Assimilation by Photosynthesis is the total number of organic materials that are formed as a result of photosynthesis by the breakdown of carbon dioxide and water.
2. This is related to plants and their energy stored.

Option D:

1. The governmental Agency for Animal Protection is the government organization that works for the welfare of the animals.
2. This is a government operational unit in India for animal conservation.

Final Answer: Ganga Action Plan (GAP) is the abbreviation of GAP.