WBCS.LIVE practice question
The National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD) functions under which Union Ministry?
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: Environmental & Forest Ministry
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: C) Environmental & Forest Ministry š Explanation: The National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD) is an official body responsible for implementing centrally funded water pollution abatement programs for major rivers across India. It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The directorate coordinates with state governments to build sewage treatment plants and improve riverfront sanitation. Its primary objective is to restore the water quality of degraded aquatic systems