River Linking Projects — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the National River Linking Project (NRLP) and its components is/are correct? 1. The Ken-Betwa Link Project is the first project to be implemented under the Peninsular Rivers Development Component of the NRLP. 2. The Himalayan Rivers Development Component aims to transfer surplus water from the Ganga and Brahmaputra basins to western and southern India. 3. The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) is responsible for preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for all proposed links under the NRLP. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the legal framework for inter-state water disputes in India: 1. Article 262 of the Constitution empowers the Parliament to make laws for the adjudication of inter-state river water disputes. 2. The Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956, mandates the establishment of a permanent tribunal for all such disputes. 3. The Supreme Court of India has original jurisdiction over all inter-state river water disputes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are potential environmental concerns associated with large-scale river linking projects? 1. Deforestation and habitat fragmentation 2. Alteration of natural riverine ecosystems and environmental flow 3. Increased seismic activity due to large reservoirs 4. Displacement of local communities and indigenous populations Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following international river linking projects is often cited for its scale and challenges, offering lessons for India's NRLP?

Which of the following statements best describes the 'Vyyuha Hydro-Political Matrix' in the context of river linking projects?