Jal Jeevan Mission extended to 2028

1. Question 1Answer B

   On 10 March 2026 the Union Cabinet extended the Jal Jeevan Mission up to which date?

   • AMarch 2028
   • BCorrect answer: December 2028
   • CDecember 2027
   • DJune 2029

   Core Trigger: On 10 March 2026 the Union Cabinet extended the Jal Jeevan Mission to December 2028 as JJM 2.0.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 293, point 1

2. Question 2Answer B

   Under the Sujalam Bharat framework, each village is given which identifier?

   • AHar Ghar ID
   • BCorrect answer: Sujal Gaon ID
   • CNal Jal Number
   • DJal Gaon Code

   Tagline: Har Ghar Jal aims at tap water for all rural households; the Sujalam Bharat framework gives each village a Sujal Gaon ID.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 293, point 2

3. Question 3Answer B

   Which department of the Jal Shakti Ministry implements the Jal Jeevan Mission?

   • ARural Development
   • BCorrect answer: Drinking Water and Sanitation
   • CLand Resources
   • DWater Resources, River Development

   Ministry: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Jal Shakti Ministry implements the Mission.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 293, point 3

4. Question 4Answer D

   JJM 2.0 targets certifying all Gram Panchayats as Har Ghar Jal, covering how many rural households?

   • A18.50 crore
   • B15.80 crore
   • C17.25 crore
   • DCorrect answer: 19.36 crore

   Target: All Gram Panchayats are to be certified Har Ghar Jal, covering 19.36 crore rural households by December 2028.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 293, point 4

5. Question 5Answer B

   Under JJM 2.0, central assistance rises from Rs 2.08 lakh crore to what amount?

   • ARs 8.69 lakh crore
   • BCorrect answer: Rs 3.59 lakh crore
   • CRs 4.12 lakh crore
   • DRs 2.95 lakh crore

   Outlay: Total outlay is Rs 8.69 lakh crore; central assistance rises from Rs 2.08 lakh crore to Rs 3.59 lakh crore.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 293, point 5

6. Question 6Answer C

   Consider the statements: 1. Fund releases need State MoUs. 2. Fund releases need proof of 15 days' continuous water supply. Which is/are correct?

   • AOnly 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Conditions: Fund releases need State MoUs and proof of 15 days' continuous water supply.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 293, point 6

7. Question 7Answer D

   From which city does the Ministry of Jal Shakti work?

   • ALucknow
   • BGandhinagar
   • CHyderabad
   • DCorrect answer: New Delhi

   Nodal Seat: The Ministry of Jal Shakti works from New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 293, point 8

8. Question 8Answer B

   In which year was the Jal Jeevan Mission launched?

   • A2014
   • BCorrect answer: 2019
   • C2016
   • D2021

   Founded: The Jal Jeevan Mission was launched in 2019.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 293, point 9

9. Question 9Answer A

   Subhash Kumar v State of Bihar (1991) held that the right to life includes what?

   • ACorrect answer: Pollution-free water and air
   • BRight to privacy
   • CRight to shelter
   • DRight to free legal aid

   Landmark: Subhash Kumar v State of Bihar (1991) held that the right to life includes pollution-free water and air.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 293, point 10

10. Question 10Answer A

    Which principle from Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum (1996) requires preventing harm despite scientific uncertainty?

    • ACorrect answer: Precautionary principle
    • BDoctrine of absolute liability
    • CPublic trust doctrine
    • DPolluter pays principle

    Doctrine: The precautionary principle, from Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum (1996), requires preventing environmental harm despite scientific uncertainty.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 293, point 12

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