With reference to ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan’ consider the following statements:1.It aims to encourage sustainable practices for the usage of water in the irrigation facilities.2.It is being implemented by the National Water Mission (NWM), Ministry of Jal Shakti.Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Jal Shakti Abhiyan aims to take water conservation at the grassroots level through people’s participation.

Statement 2 is correct. It is being implemented by the National Water Mission (NWM), Ministry of Jal Shakti.