Which of the following refers to 'No Development Zone' as declared by the…
2017
Which of the following refers to 'No Development Zone' as declared by the National Green Tribunal recently?
- A.
A bridge will be built over river Ganga between Haridwar and Unnao.
- B.
Roads will be made connecting Haridwar to Unnao.
- C.
An area of 100 meters from the edge of Ganga between Haridwar to Unnao will be turned into green belts.
- D.
Haridwar and Unnao will be developed more.
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Correct answer: C
Answer: An area of 100 meters from the edge of Ganga between Haridwar to Unnao will be turned into green belts. This describes the "No Development Zone" declared by the National Green Tribunal.
What the "No Development Zone" means: The NGT ordered that a 100‑metre strip measured from the high‑water edge of the Ganga between Haridwar and Unnao should be kept free of new construction and development.
Implications for activities: New bridges, roads, buildings or other construction inside this 100‑metre riverbank strip would generally be prohibited; the area is to be preserved or converted into green belts.
Why the other statements are incorrect: Proposals that say a bridge will be built, roads will be made, or that the towns will be developed more describe new development and so contradict the purpose of the declared NDZ.
Practical outcome: The 100‑metre buffer helps protect the river, its banks and floodplain; converting the strip to green belts is one of the measures to achieve that protection.