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Q1Assertion (A): The Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan-2026 of Rajasthan converges with the central Jal Shakti Abhiyan Catch the Rain and the Atal Bhujal Yojana along with MGNREGS labour. Reason (R): Rajasthan is one of the most water stressed states in India with extensive arid and semi arid zones in the western Thar Desert region and has the largest geographical area of any Indian state.

A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

B Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

C A is true but R is false

D A is false but R is true

Explanation

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. The Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan-2026 launched by Rajasthan converges with central programmes precisely because Rajasthan extreme water stress and arid geography make standalone state action insufficient. The Thar Desert occupies western Rajasthan covering nearly 60 per cent of the states geographical area which itself is the largest in India at 342239 square kilometres. Convergence with Jal Shakti Abhiyan Catch the Rain launched in 2021 the Atal Bhujal Yojana implemented in seven groundwater stressed states including Rajasthan and MGNREGS labour pools resources to maximise rainwater capture pond restoration and groundwater recharge.

Q2With reference to the Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan 2026 in Rajasthan, consider the following statements:\n1. The campaign was launched on 25 May 2026 from Bisalpur Dam in Tonk on the occasion of Ganga Dashami.\n2. The campaign concluded on World Environment Day 5 June 2026 with Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma planting a banyan sapling at the World Forestry Arboretum in Jaipur.\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2

B 1 only

C 2 only

D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. The Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan 2026 was launched by Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma on 25 May 2026 from Bisalpur Dam in Tonk on Ganga Dashami. The fortnight long campaign concluded on World Environment Day 5 June 2026 at the World Forestry Arboretum in Jaipur with the CM planting a banyan sapling and inaugurating environmental initiatives under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam drive.

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