Which of the following rivers have been termed as “living entities” by the High Court?
(1) Ganga (2) Yamuna (3) Godavari (4) Brahmaputra
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This questions was previously asked in
HAS GS Previous Year Prelims Paper (2017)
(1) and (4)
Incorrect Answer(1) and (2)
Correct Answer(1), (2) and (4)
Incorrect Answer(1), (2), (3) and (4)
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- In 2017, the Uttarakhand High Court in India recognized the Ganga and Yamuna rivers as living entities. This was done to protect the rivers' sanctity and to preserve the environment.
- Ganga (1): The court declared it a living entity to help preserve this historically and culturally significant river.
- Yamuna (2): It was also recognized alongside the Ganga, acknowledging its importance for ecology and community.
- Godavari (3) and Brahmaputra (4): These rivers have not been declared living entities by any court in India so far.
- Correct Answer: Option 2 - (1) and (2)
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By: Parvesh Mehta