Environment and Ecology
2016
Ecology & Ecosystems
Sustainable Development
‘Gadgil Committee Report’ and ‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’, sometimes seen in the news, are related to
D.protection of Western Ghats
B.Ganga Action Plan
A.constitutional reforms
C.linking of rivers
Correct Answer: Option D
The Gadgil Committee Report and the Kasturirangan Committee Report are both related to the protection of the Western Ghats.
The Gadgil Committee Report focused on the ecological sensitivity of the Western Ghats and proposed measures for its preservation.
The Kasturirangan Committee Report was formed to review the Gadgil Committee Report, taking a more balanced approach towards development and environmental protection in the Western Ghats.
Hence, the correct answer is (d).
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