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Topic 243 · Answers

Small River Rejuvenation Framework and national waterways

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer C

    What is the current status of the draft Small River Rejuvenation Framework?

    • Struck down by a court
    • Notified in 2025
    • Correct answer: Not yet notified
    • Passed by Parliament

    Core Trigger: A draft Small River Rejuvenation Framework was unveiled under the National Mission for Clean Ganga; it is not yet notified.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 243, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer D

    The framework defines small rivers as natural streams of what length?

    • 10 to 50 km
    • 300 to 500 km
    • 150 to 300 km
    • Correct answer: 50 to 150 km

    Definition: It defines small rivers as natural streams 50–150 km long, usually within one or two districts, seasonal or perennial.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 243, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer A

    Which body, the implementing arm of Namami Gange, houses the draft framework?

    • Correct answer: NMCG
    • NITI Aayog
    • Central Ground Water Board
    • Central Water Commission

    Lead Body: NMCG, the implementing arm of Namami Gange, houses the draft framework.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 243, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer B

    The framework prefers which type of solutions?

    • Inter-basin transfers
    • Correct answer: Nature-based solutions
    • Dredging-led desilting
    • Concrete channelisation

    Approach: It prefers nature-based solutions and targets pollution, lost connectivity with floodplains, and geomorphological correction of channels.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 243, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer C

    Which of the following is/are correct? 1. Pollution is a factor for ranking rivers. 2. Administrative feasibility is a factor for ranking rivers.

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Priority Factors: Rivers are ranked by flow reduction, pollution, administrative feasibility and ecological factors.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 243, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    The framework has no new budget line. Which scheme is among those funding it?

    • PM-KUSUM
    • Digital India
    • Correct answer: Swachh Bharat Mission
    • PM Gati Shakti

    Funding: No new budget line: it uses VB-G RAM G, the Swachh Bharat Mission and Namami Gange.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 243, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer D

    The Inland Waterways Authority of India is headquartered at which city?

    • Varanasi
    • Patna
    • Kolkata
    • Correct answer: Noida

    Headquarters: The Inland Waterways Authority of India is headquartered at Noida.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 243, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer B

    IWAI was constituted on which date?

    • 25 March 1986
    • Correct answer: 27 October 1986
    • 12 April 1986
    • 27 October 1985

    Founded: IWAI was constituted on 27 October 1986 under the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 243, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer D

    The National Waterways Act, 2016 declared how many National Waterways?

    • 5
    • 106
    • 101
    • Correct answer: 111

    Landmark: The National Waterways Act, 2016 (assent 25 March 2016, in force 12 April 2016) declared 111 National Waterways.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 243, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    Which of the following is/are correct? 1. The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 replaced the 1917 Act. 2. NW-1 runs from Prayagraj to Haldia, about 2,620 km.

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Statute: The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 replaced the 1917 Act with one national registration regime. Key Terms: NW-1 is the Ganga–Bhagirathi–Hooghly, Prayagraj to Haldia, about 1,620 km; a fairway is a waterway's navigable channel.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 243, point 11, point 12

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