Q1. What is “Aviral Dhara” in the context of Namami Gange?
- Promoting heritage tourism
- Ensuring unpolluted water
- Ensuring continuous and uninterrupted flow of river Ganga
- Managing sewage from industries
Correct Option: 3. Ensuring continuous and uninterrupted flow of river Ganga
Explanation: “Aviral Dhara” stands for ensuring the natural, uninterrupted flow of the Ganga. It includes measures like River Regulatory Zones and sustainable irrigation.
Q2. What is the focus of the “Arth Ganga” model?
- Scientific research on river ecology
- Promoting economic activities linked to Ganga for sustainable development
- Imposing fines for polluting the Ganga
- Constructing dams on the Ganga
Correct Option: 2. Promoting economic activities linked to Ganga for sustainable development
Explanation: “Arth Ganga” is an economic model that encourages livelihoods through natural farming, eco-tourism, sludge reuse, and local market development along the Ganga.
Q3. What is a key feature of industrial discharge management under Namami Gange?
- Disposal of waste in nearby landfills
- Allowing limited untreated waste
- Mandating Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
- Incineration of all liquid waste
Correct Option: 3. Mandating Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
Explanation: Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) is mandatory for industries to ensure that no untreated liquid waste is released into the river system.
Q4. Which institution is responsible for aquatic life restoration under the Ganga programme?
- Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
- National Biodiversity Authority
- CSIR – NEERI
- IIT Kanpur
Correct Option: 1. Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
Explanation: The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) was assigned a ₹25 crore pilot project to restore aquatic species in the Ganga and monitor conservation efforts.
Q5. What is the role of NRI Ganga Fund?
- To fund government salaries
- To attract international tourists
- To enable NRIs to contribute to Ganga rejuvenation through donations
- To import foreign cleaning technologies
Correct Option: 3. To enable NRIs to contribute to Ganga rejuvenation through donations
Explanation: The NRI Ganga Fund aims to harness the interest of NRIs and PIOs by allowing them to voluntarily contribute towards the Ganga clean-up efforts through structured and tax-benefited donations.