NGT has directed authorities of which state to stop illegal sand mining on 30th September 2015?

a. MP

b. Rajasthan

c. UP

d. Chattisgarh

ANSWER: UP

Explanation:

NGO Jan Sasharktikaran sought action against illegal sand mining on river Betwa from the NGT. Following this, NGT has directed authorities to stop illegal sand mining in Jalaun and Hamirpur district of UP. Bench headed by U. D. Salvi has issued notice to MoEF, state PCBs and others directing authorities to stop these activities. Sand mining disrupts aquatic life and river ecology.