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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Ganga Council:
  1. It is established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
  2. The Prime Minister is the chairperson of the Council.
  3. It is entrusted with implementing the National Mission for Clean Ganga.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2 and 3
Notes: The National Ganga Council is chaired by the Prime Minister and is primarily responsible for the implementation of the National Mission for Clean Ganga. However, it was constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and not the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Thus, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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