Q. With regard to Amrit Sarovar Scheme, consider the following statements:
1) The Mission is aimed at developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the country.
2) Each Amrit Sarovar will have approx. area of 1 acre.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
Answer: C
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct. The Mission is aimed at developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the country as a part of celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.In total, it would lead to creation of 50,000 water bodies of the size of about an Acre or more.
Statement 2 is correct. Around 50,000 Amrit Sarovar may be constructed in the country. Each of these Amrit Sarovar will have approx. area of 1 acre with a water holding capacity of 10,000 cubic meter.
Source: The Times of India
