Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:

Which of the following statements is incorrect in regard to the activities proposed under the Jal Kranti Abhiyan?

Options:

Selection of ten water stressed village in each 672 districts of the country to create a ‘Jal Gram’.

Identification of model command area of about 1000 hectares in different parts of the country,

Abatement of pollution.

Creating mass awareness through social media and essay writing competitions in school.

Correct Answer:

Selection of ten water stressed village in each 672 districts of the country to create a ‘Jal Gram’.

Explanation:

The Jal Kranti Abhiyan aims at involving local bodies, NGOs and cititzens, at large, in creating awareness regarding its objectives. The following activities have been proposed under the Jal Kranti Abhiyan:

1. Selection of one water stressed village in each 672 districts of the country to create a ‘Jal Gram’.

2. Ídentification of model command area of about 1000 hectares in different parts of the country, for example, UP, Haryana (North), Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu (South), Rajasthan, Gujarat (West), Odisha (East), Meghalaya (North-East).

3. Abatement of pollution: • Water conservation and artificial recharge. • Reducing groundwater pollution. • Construction of Arsenic-free wells in selected areas of the country.

4. Creating mass awareness through social media, radio, TV, print media, poster and essay writing competitions in schools.

Jal Kranti Abhiyan is designed to provide livelihood and food security through water security.