02 Apr

Question of the Day – Namami gange program

QOTD April2,2026

Consider the following statements regarding the Namami Gange Programme:

1. It is an integrated conservation mission approved as a central sector scheme.
2. It aims only at pollution abatement and does not include river surface cleaning.
3. It is implemented by the national mission for clean ganga.

Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct
It is a central sector scheme approved in 2015 integrating multiple efforts

Statement 2 is incorrect
The programme includes river surface cleaning and other components

Statement 3 is correct
It is implemented by national mission for clean ganga

Why in news–

The Namami Gange Programme is frequently in news due to continuous monitoring of river water quality, expansion of sewage treatment infrastructure, and recent government reviews highlighting progress in reducing pollution levels in the Ganga and its tributaries. It is also discussed in the context of achieving sustainable river rejuvenation and improving biodiversity, including initiatives like dolphin conservation.

News-https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/namami-gange-sewage-infrastructure-non-functional-despite-funding-says-samajwadi-party/article70471501.ece

There are more questions from this topic that you should practice to make your concepts stronger.

Practice Questions (PQ)

PQ1.Consider the following statements:

1. The national mission for clean ganga is registered as a society under the societies registration act.
2. It acts as the implementing arm of the national ganga council.
3. It has been given the status of an authority under the environment protection act, 1986.

Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer : (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct
NMCG is registered as a society

Statement 2 is correct
It works under national ganga council

Statement 3 is correct
It has authority status under environment protection act

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PQ2. Consider the following statements regarding ganga river basin:

1. It covers more than 25 percent of india’s geographical area.
2. It is shared by india, nepal, china and bangladesh.
3. The ganga river dolphin is classified as endangered by the iucn.

Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

 Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct
It covers about 26 percent of india

Statement 2 is correct
It spans multiple countries

Statement 3 is correct
It is an endangered species

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PQ3. Consider the following statements regarding pollution in ganga:

1. Industrial effluents are the only major source of pollution.
2. Untreated sewage is a major contributor to pollution load.
3. Non-point sources like agricultural runoff also contribute.

Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a) 2 and 3 only

 Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect
Pollution comes from multiple sources

Statement 2 is correct
Sewage is the major contributor

Statement 3 is correct
Runoff also contributes

 Previous Year Question (UPSC Prelims)

Consider the following statements regarding river ganga:

1. It originates in china and flows into india.
2. It drains into the bay of bengal.
3. It has the largest river basin in india.

Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect
It originates from gangotri glacier in india

Statement 2 is correct
It drains into bay of bengal

Statement 3 is correct
It has largest basin in india