Question

Statement 1: Rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Narmada have greatly influenced the people of India.

Statement 2: Water from these rivers was used for multiple purposes like irrigation, for producing electricity, and even inland waterways during the Indus Valley Civilisation.

• A. Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
• B. Statement 1 is incorrect but Statement 2 is factually accurate.
• C. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
• D. Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is factually incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is factually incorrect.

Rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Narmada have greatly influenced the people of India over the ages. The water from these rivers is used for multiple purposes today like irrigation, the production of electricity and even inland waterways. They have become distinct components of the country's natural heritage.