Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on the topic “National Mission for Clean Ganga: Progress and Challenges”
- What is the primary objective of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?
- A) Industrial development along the Ganga
- B) Ensuring continuous water supply
- C) Cleaning and rejuvenating the Ganga river
- D) Promoting tourism along the Ganga
- Answer: C) Cleaning and rejuvenating the Ganga river
- In which year was the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) established?
- A) 2009
- B) 2011
- C) 2014
- D) 2016
- Answer: B) 2011
- Under which ministry does the National Mission for Clean Ganga operate?
- A) Ministry of Water Resources
- B) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- C) Ministry of Urban Affairs
- D) Ministry of Rural Development
- Answer: A) Ministry of Water Resources
- What is the name of the comprehensive action plan launched by NMCG to clean the Ganga?
- A) Ganga Action Plan
- B) Namami Gange
- C) Clean Ganga Project
- D) River Rejuvenation Plan
- Answer: B) Namami Gange
- Which river is the focus of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?
- A) Yamuna
- B) Brahmaputra
- C) Ganga
- D) Godavari
- Answer: C) Ganga
- The Ganga Rejuvenation Program primarily aims to reduce pollution from which sources?
- A) Industrial waste
- B) Agricultural runoff
- C) Domestic sewage
- D) Plastic waste
- Answer: C) Domestic sewage
- Which of the following is NOT a key component of the Namami Gange program?
- A) Sewerage treatment infrastructure
- B) River surface cleaning
- C) Public awareness campaigns
- D) Construction of new dams
- Answer: D) Construction of new dams
- What is the main focus of the Ganga Gram project under the Namami Gange program?
- A) Urban sewage management
- B) Industrial pollution control
- C) Rural sanitation and waste management
- D) Riverfront development
- Answer: C) Rural sanitation and waste management
- Which of the following schemes is aimed at promoting public participation in cleaning the Ganga?
- A) Swachh Bharat Mission
- B) Clean India Campaign
- C) Ganga Vichar Manch
- D) Ganga Awareness Program
- Answer: C) Ganga Vichar Manch
- Which of the following organizations is NOT a partner in the National Mission for Clean Ganga?
- A) National Institute of Hydrology
- B) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- C) National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
- D) Indian Space Research Organisation
- Answer: D) Indian Space Research Organisation
- What is the role of the ‘Project Management Units’ (PMUs) in the Namami Gange program?
- A) To supervise riverfront development projects
- B) To manage and monitor the implementation of projects
- C) To conduct research on river ecosystems
- D) To organize public outreach programs
- Answer: B) To manage and monitor the implementation of projects
- Which of the following is a challenge faced by the National Mission for Clean Ganga?
- A) Lack of scientific research
- B) Insufficient budget allocation
- C) Insufficient public participation
- D) Excessive rainfall
- Answer: C) Insufficient public participation
- The National Mission for Clean Ganga aims to achieve the goal of reducing the pollution levels of the river to:
- A) Class A
- B) Class B
- C) Class C
- D) Class D
- Answer: B) Class B
- Which body oversees the implementation and monitoring of the Namami Gange program at the central level?
- A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- B) National Ganga River Basin Authority
- C) Central Pollution Control Board
- D) State Pollution Control Boards
- Answer: B) National Ganga River Basin Authority
- The ‘Ganga Action Plan’ was launched in which year?
- A) 1985
- B) 1995
- C) 2000
- D) 2010
- Answer: A) 1985
- Which initiative aims to reduce the impact of untreated sewage on the Ganga river?
- A) Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) projects
- B) Industrial Waste Management Plan
- C) Ganga Riverfront Development
- D) Afforestation Projects
- Answer: A) Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) projects
- Which state is NOT part of the Ganga river basin?
- A) Uttar Pradesh
- B) Bihar
- C) Rajasthan
- D) West Bengal
- Answer: C) Rajasthan
- What is the purpose of the ‘River Surface Cleaning’ component of the Namami Gange program?
- A) To remove aquatic vegetation
- B) To collect and dispose of floating debris
- C) To manage floodwaters
- D) To improve riverbank vegetation
- Answer: B) To collect and dispose of floating debris
- Which of the following is a major river tributary of the Ganga addressed by the Namami Gange program?
- A) Yamuna
- B) Godavari
- C) Krishna
- D) Narmada
- Answer: A) Yamuna
- Which technology is used in the Namami Gange program for monitoring water quality?
- A) Remote Sensing
- B) Geographical Information System (GIS)
- C) Real-time Water Quality Monitoring Systems
- D) Drones
- Answer: C) Real-time Water Quality Monitoring Systems
- The ‘Ganga Task Force’ was established to address:
- A) Illegal mining in the river basin
- B) Encroachments on riverbanks
- C) Illegal dumping of waste in the river
- D) Riverbed erosion
- Answer: C) Illegal dumping of waste in the river
- Which body is responsible for the scientific research and technology support for the Namami Gange program?
- A) National Institute of Hydrology
- B) Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
- C) Central Water Commission
- D) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
- Answer: A) National Institute of Hydrology
- Which project aims to provide financial support to local bodies for sanitation projects under Namami Gange?
- A) Ganga Action Plan Fund
- B) Swachh Ganga Fund
- C) Ganga Gram Fund
- D) Clean Ganga Financial Support Scheme
- Answer: C) Ganga Gram Fund
- The ‘Clean Ganga Fund’ is primarily used for:
- A) Funding research and development projects
- B) Financing riverfront development projects
- C) Supporting community-based clean-up initiatives
- D) Providing subsidies to industrial units
- Answer: B) Financing riverfront development projects
- Which of the following states does NOT have a Ganga riverfront development project?
- A) Uttarakhand
- B) Uttar Pradesh
- C) Bihar
- D) Gujarat
- Answer: D) Gujarat
- The ‘Namami Gange’ program includes a focus on:
- A) Building new hydropower projects
- B) Enhancing riverfront tourism
- C) Community participation and awareness
- D) Expanding river navigation
- Answer: C) Community participation and awareness
- Which state launched the ‘Ganga Mission’ to address river pollution at the state level?
- A) Uttarakhand
- B) Bihar
- C) West Bengal
- D) Uttar Pradesh
- Answer: D) Uttar Pradesh
- The ‘Integrated Ganga Conservation Mission’ is another name for:
- A) Ganga Action Plan
- B) Namami Gange
- C) Clean Ganga Mission
- D) River Rejuvenation Program
- Answer: B) Namami Gange
- Which of the following schemes aims to promote sustainable waste management practices among Ganga basin communities?
- A) Swachh Bharat Mission
- B) Ganga Gram Yojana
- C) National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
- D) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
- Answer: B) Ganga Gram Yojana
- Which institution was involved in preparing the ‘Ganga River Basin Management Plan’?
- A) National Institute of Hydrology
- B) Indian Institute of Science
- C) Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
- D) National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
- Answer: A) National Institute of Hydrology
These MCQs cover a broad spectrum of topics related to the National Mission for Clean Ganga, including its objectives, challenges, and key components.
