Q. Match the following agencies concerned with flood management in India and the ministries these agencies are associated with:

1. Central Water Commission	a. Ministry of Jal Shakti
2. National Commission on Floods	b. Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation
3. Indian Meteorological Department	c. Ministry of Earth Sciences
4. National Disaster Management Authority	d. Ministry of Home Affairs

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
Notes: The Central Water Commission, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, leads flood forecasting and early warnings. The Rashtriya Barh Ayog, established in 1976 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, assesses flood-prone areas and studies control methods. The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts rains and cyclones, aiding flood preparation, and operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The National Disaster Management Authority, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, manages relief and rescue during flooding incidents.