With reference to the Green Mahanadi Mission consider the following statements 1 It has been launche...........

Indian Geography (Easy) India - Water bodies

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With reference to the Green Mahanadi Mission, consider the following statements:

1. It has been launched by Odisha government.

2. The objective of the mission is to recharge and revitalize the groundwater reserve along Mahanadi banks.

3. Plantation within one km radius of the banks on both sides would primarily include fruit-bearing trees.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1,2

2,3

1,3

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Explanation:

Odisha government launched the ‘Green Mahanadi Mission’, a mega plantation drive along the river basin. Hence, statement 1 is correct.The objective of the mission is to recharge and revitalize the groundwater reserve along Mahanadi banks. Hence, statement 2 is correct. Plantation within one km radius of the banks on both sides would primarily include fruit-bearing trees like mango, jackfruit, jamun etc. which will have multiple benefits such as ground water harvesting, preventing soil erosion along the banks and ensuring income and livelihood opportunities for the local communities. Hence, statement 3 is correct.