Q. Which one of the following is the objective Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)?

[A] Developing infrastructure projects in bordering areas.

[B] Providing financial aid to border communities.

[C] Managing flood risks and protecting border areas.

[D] Resettlement of populations displaced by floods.

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation – The FMBAP is a scheme implemented by the Government of India to provide reasonable protection against floods and erosion in critical flood-prone areas, including border regions. The Scheme has two components: – 1) Flood Management Programme (FMP)– This includes work related to flood control, anti-erosion, drainage development and anti-sea erosion. 2) River Management and Border Areas (RMBA) component-This includes flood control and anti-erosion works on common border rivers with neighbouring countries, including hydrological observations and flood forecasting. The Scheme “FMBAP” has been framed by merging the components of two continuing XII Plan schemes titled “Flood Management Programme (FMP)” and “River Management Activities and Works related to Border Areas (RMBA)”.

Source: Forum IAS

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