Jal Gram scheme - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following is/are true regarding Jal Gram scheme?

1) Under the Jal Gram scheme, 100 villages dominated by tribal population will be selected.
2) Jal Gram is a scheme under Jal Kranti Abhiyan of Ministry of Water Resources.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:

  • 100 villages dominated by SCs in the country will be selected under Jal Gram Scheme for water conservation.
  • Jal Gram is a scheme under Jal Kranti Abhiyan of Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, in which two water starved villages will be selected from every district in the country for all round development of water resources.