Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 18

'Ganga Action Plan' initiated by the Union Government aims at A. Streamlining the flow of Ganga river. B. Reduction of pollution on Ganga river. C. Efficient use of Ganga water for irrigation. D. Using Ganga river for generating hydel energy.

  1. C

  2. B

  3. A

  4. D

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Answer: (B) B

Explanation

The Ganga Action Plan, launched by Rajiv Gandhi in 1986, aimed to reduce pollution in the Ganga by intercepting, diverting and treating sewage and industrial waste before it reached the river.