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    Question

    Which of the following statements is/are correct with

    reference to the Jal Jeevan Mission? I. It was launched under the Ministry of Rural Development. II. It is solely focused on grey water management. III. It envisages supply Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024. Which of the above statement is/are correct:
    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Jal Jeevan Mission was launched in 2019. The mission ensures functionality of existing water supply systems and water connections, water quality monitoring and testing as well as sustainable agriculture. Statement I is not correct - : It comes under Jal Shakti Ministry. Statement II is not correct - : It also ensures conjunctive use of conserved water, drinking water source augmentation, drinking water supply system, grey water treatment and its reuse. Statement III is correct -: It envisages supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2024.

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