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Statutory Body National Ganga River Basin Authority
Asked 2 times in CSE over 2 years (2014–2016), peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 2 years (2014–2016)
Across exams
CSE · 2How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
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CSE2016
Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'?
- River basin is the unit of planning and management
- It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level
- One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 and 2 only ✓
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Law
CSE2014
Consider the following statements
- Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body
- National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only ✓
- C 2 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Law
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