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Recent study showed that, River Ganga will not flow cleaner in the near future. Which of the following reasons is false?

This question was previously asked in
UGC NET 2018 Paper 1 Question Paper (20-Dec-2018) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Climatic change

The question pertains to the Environmental impact analysis of River Ganga's cleanliness, particularly identifying reasons why it may not flow cleaner in the near future. The given options need to be evaluated to determine which is not a key reason. The options provided are:

  • Climatic change
  • Increased sewage
  • Failure of treatment plants
  • Thinning of Flow rate of the river

Let's analyze each option:

  1. **Climatic Change:** While climate change undoubtedly affects many environmental systems, it does not have a direct or immediate effect on the pollution levels of rivers like the Ganga. This is less likely to be a major factor impacting the cleanliness of the river in the near term.
  2. **Increased Sewage:** The discharge of untreated or partially treated sewage is a direct contributor to river pollution. This is a prevalent issue for many Indian rivers, including the Ganga.
  3. **Failure of Treatment Plants:** Ineffective treatment plants fail to adequately reduce pollution levels. This is a significant problem as treatment plants are crucial for maintaining river cleanliness.
  4. **Thinning of Flow Rate of the River:** Reduced flow rates exacerbate pollution concentrations, as there is less water to dilute contaminants.

From this analysis, **Climatic Change** is the least direct reason for the Ganga remaining polluted in the foreseeable future in comparison to direct contributors like sewage, treatment failures, and flow reduction. Therefore, the false reason for the Ganga not flowing cleaner is:

Correct Answer: Climatic change

Understanding this distinction is crucial for environmental impact assessments and planning better river management strategies that prioritize tackling direct pollution sources.

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