Q90
Indian PolityConstitutional, Statutory & Election Bodies
Who of the following is the Chairman of the National Water Resources Council?
- a.Prime Minister of India
- b.Union Minister of Water Resources
- c.Union Minister of Agriculture
- d.Union Minister of Earth Sciences
Answer: (A) Prime Minister of India
The National Water Resources Council, set up in 1983 to frame national water policy, is chaired by the Prime Minister, with the Union Water Resources Minister as vice-chairman and Chief Ministers as members. The Water Resources Minister is therefore the tempting wrong option.