Which of the following statement / s is / are correct with regards to National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?

1) The area of operation of NMCG shall be Ganga River Basin including the states through which Ganga flows as well as National Capital territory of Delhi.

2) The area of operation of NMCG may be extended to any extent as the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) may decide in states through which tributaries of Ganga flow.

a. Only 1

b. Only 2

c. Both 1 and 2

d. None of the above

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

NMCG is the implementation wing of the NGRBA. NGRBA can extend area for effective abatement of pollution of the river.