Which of the following are objectives of Namami Gange Programme?
A. Developing sewerage treatment systems in towns
B. Development of ‘Ganga Grams’ in Uttarakhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal
C. Monitoring of industrial effluents
D. Development of river front
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, C and D only
A. Developing sewerage treatment systems in towns Correct. It is the first objective named for the programme.
B. Development of ‘Ganga Grams’ in Uttarakhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal Incorrect. The Ganga Grams are part of the plan for Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, the states along the Ganga; Odisha and Chhattisgarh do not belong here because the river does not flow through them.
C. Monitoring of industrial effluents Correct. It is one of the objectives, since factory waste is a major source of river pollution.
D. Development of river front Correct. Development of the river front is also one of the objectives of the programme.
NCERT: India - People and Economy — Chapter 9: Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems, box: Namami Gange Programme (2025-26)
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