Q. Consider the following statements about the Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal):
1.It is a Central Sector Scheme.
2.The scheme aims to improve ground water management through community participation in identified priority areas in all Indian states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 1 is correct
Statement 1 is correct: Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India to promote sustainable groundwater management through community participation.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The scheme aims to improve ground water management through community participation in identified priority areas in seven States, viz. Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Source: PIB
