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Which of the following are the key features of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)?1. The river basin is the unit of planning and management.2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on the rotation basis.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a1 and 2 only
b2 and 3 only
c1 and 3 only
d1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: a) 1 and 2 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is correct : The entire Ganga River Basin is used as a planning and management unit, ensuring com- prehensive conservation efforts.Statement 2 is correct : NGRBA is responsible for national-lev- el policy and implementation strategies for river cleaning and pollution control.Statement 3 is incorrect: The Prime Minister of India is the Chairperson of NGRBA, not a rotating Chief Minister.173

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