Question

In which year the Ganga Action Plan was launched?
A. \[1980\]
B. \[1984\]
C. \[1982\]
D. \[1985\]

Answer 1

Hint: We should know about the objectives of the Ganga Action Plan. The Ganga Action Plan was launched in order to minimize the contaminants in the river Ganga. This plan enhances or we can say it improves the quality of river Ganga.

Complete answer:
The Ganga Action Plan was initiated with the objective to minimize the contaminants in the river Ganga. The goal of this plan was to improve the quality of river Ganga through diversion. It helps in the treatment of domestic sewage and hazardous waste in the Ganga River from the pollution sources.

The Ganga Action Plan was initiated on \[14\] January, \[1985\]. There were two phases in the Ganga Action Plan i.e. Phase I and Phase II. It facilitates the installation of treatment of sewage. It provides the individuals with low cost sanitization. It also helps in spreading public awareness.

The launch of this action plan for Ganga is associated with protection of natural resources. The Ganga Action Plan has now been combined with NRCP. The Prime Minister Shri Rajeev Gandhi announced the Ganga Action Plan. Therefore, the Ganga Action Plan was launched in the year \[1985\].

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note: You should remember that the Ganga Action Plan is comprised of two phases i.e. Phase I and Phase II. Phase I of the Ganga action plan was initiated in \[1985\] but it was launched \[14\] January in the year \[1986\]. There were errors and outcomes in Phase-I but when it merged with NRCP, there was a certain modification done and Phase II was launched.