Which one of the following is NOT an objective of Namami Gange Programme?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Planning of river basin
The Namami Gange Programme aims to clean the Ganga by controlling the pollution of its water.
Option (1) Developing sewerage treatment systems — An objective. Sewerage treatment systems in towns stop dirty water from reaching the river.
Option (2) Planning of river basin — Not an objective. The programme’s objectives are about cleaning the river and controlling its pollution.
Option (3) Monitoring of industrial effluents — An objective. Industrial effluents, the waste water of factories, are watched so that they do not pollute the river.
Option (4) Development of river front — An objective. The programme develops the river front along with cleaning the river surface.
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