Q. Consider the following statements about Atal Bhujal Yojana.
(1) It is conceived to arrest the rampant overuse of groundwater in India.
(2) It is supported by the World Bank.
(3) It is a sub-scheme under National Groundwater Management Improvement Scheme (NGMIS).
Select the correct statements
a) 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) All of the above
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024
The correct answer is: c) 1 and 2.
Explanation:
1. Statement 1: “It is conceived to arrest the rampant overuse of groundwater in India.”
This statement is correct. Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) is designed to address the critical issue of groundwater depletion and promote sustainable groundwater management in India. It aims to improve groundwater resources through community participation and demand-side interventions.
2. Statement 2: “It is supported by the World Bank.”
This statement is also correct. The Atal Bhujal Yojana is a central sector scheme that is partially funded by the World Bank. The World Bank provides financial assistance to support the implementation of this scheme.
3. Statement 3: “It is a sub-scheme under National Groundwater Management Improvement Scheme (NGMIS).”
This statement is incorrect. Atal Bhujal Yojana is an independent scheme and not a sub-scheme under the National Groundwater Management Improvement Scheme (NGMIS). There is no such linkage between the two.
Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct, making option c) the right answer.
