Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: first regional conference at Tiruchi – Quiz (13.11.2026)

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Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: first regional conference at Tiruchi – Quiz (13.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Which department of the Jal Shakti Ministry implements the Jal Jeevan Mission?

Correct Answer: B [Drinking Water & Sanitation]

Explanation:

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS); the same department runs Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin).

2.  
Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, what is the minimum daily drinking water supply per person in rural areas?

Correct Answer: D [55 litres]

Explanation:

55 lpcd, of BIS 10500 quality. The old NRDWP norm was 40 lpcd; 135 lpcd is the norm for sewered cities.

3.  
The Hogenakkal water supply scheme was built to tackle which contaminant in Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri groundwater?

Correct Answer: B [Fluoride]

Explanation:

Fluoride – excess causes dental and skeletal fluorosis. The JICA-aided scheme, using Cauvery water, was opened in 2013.

4.  
Who built the Kallanai, cited at the Tiruchi meet as a model of community water management?

Correct Answer: C [Karikala Chola]

Explanation:

The Sangam-age Chola Karikala, across the Cauvery (c. 2nd century CE); one of the oldest water-regulating structures still in use.

5.  
Which became the first 'Har Ghar Jal' (tap water to every home) certified state?

Correct Answer: A [Goa]

Explanation:

Goa (August 2022); the first UT was Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. A Gram Sabha resolution is needed to certify.

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