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The Ganga runs its course of over 2500 km from Gangotri in the Himalayas to Ganga Sagar in the Bay of Bengal. It is being turned into a drain by more than a hundred towns and cipes in Uth Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal that pour their garbage and excreta into it. Largely untreated sewage is dumped into the Ganges everyday. In addition, think of the pollution caused by other human activities like bathing, washing of clothes and immersion of ashes or unburnt corpses. And then, industries contribute chemical effluents to the Ganga's pollution load and the toxicity kills fish in large sections of the river.
Namami Gange Programme is an Integrated Conservation Mission approved as a Flagship Programme by the Union Government in June, 2014. It was launched to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution conservation and rejuvenation of River Ganga.
Which of the following statement is correct?

A

The river becomes more holy due to the garbage poured.

B

The river is being turned into a drain due to the pouring of garbage into it.

C

The river is becoming more and more clean due to the garbage poured.

D

The river water is becoming more suitable for healthy aquatic life due to pollution.

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To determine the correct statement regarding the pollution of the Ganga River, we will analyze each option based on the information provided in the passage. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Context**: - The Ganga River runs over 2500 km and is heavily polluted by towns and cities in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. - Untreated sewage and garbage are dumped into the river, causing significant pollution and harming aquatic life. 2. **Analyzing the Statements**: - **Statement A**: "The river becomes more holy due to the garbage poured." - This statement is incorrect. The passage indicates that garbage increases pollution, not holiness. - **Statement B**: "The river is being turned into a drain due to the pouring of garbage into it." - This statement is correct. The passage clearly states that the Ganga is being turned into a drain because of the garbage and sewage being dumped into it. - **Statement C**: "The river is becoming more and more clean due to the garbage poured." - This statement is incorrect. The passage mentions that the river's health is declining due to the added garbage, indicating that it is not becoming cleaner. - **Statement D**: "The river water is becoming more suitable for healthy aquatic life due to pollution." - This statement is also incorrect. The passage states that pollution is harming aquatic life, making the water less suitable for them. 3. **Conclusion**: - The only correct statement is **Statement B**: "The river is being turned into a drain due to the pouring of garbage into it." ### Final Answer: **The correct statement is B: The river is being turned into a drain due to the pouring of garbage into it.**
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