NEETZoologyMicrobes in Human Welfare
What is the main objective of the Ganga Action Plan and Yamuna Action Plan initiated by the Ministry of Environment and Forests?
Options
- ATo reduce pollution
- BTo increase water-borne diseases
- CTo increase urbanization
- DTo increase the number of sewage treatment plants
Correct answer
A. To reduce pollution
Step-by-step solution
The Ministry of Environment and Forests has initiated Ganga Action Plan and Yamuna Action Plan to save these major rivers of our country from pollution. Under these plans, it is proposed to build a large number of sewage treatment plants so that only treated sewage may be discharged in the rivers. A visit to a sewage treatment plant situated in any place near you would be a very interesting and educating experience.