Which of the following statements is/are correct about Brahmaputra
Biodiversity and Biology Boat (B4) initiative?
1. It is a well-equipped laboratory for analysis of all components of the
entire ecosystem of the Brahmaputra River and surroundings.
2. It aims to promote eco-tourism along the Brahmaputra River and create
awareness about the rivers ecosystem.
3. It is an initiative of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answers
B4 initiative includes the establishment of a well-equipped lab for analyzing all the components of the ecosystem of the Brahmaputra river.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The initiative was taken by the Department of Biotechnology in consultation with the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DONER). The main aim is to study anthropogenic changes such as dam construction, human intervention and climate change on the ecosystem of the river.
It primarily focuses on the ecology of Majuli Island which is eroding at a faster pace due to human intervention. IIT Guwahati will be the implementing agency. B4 boat labs will have cold storage facilities for storing the samples in order to learn about the river ecosystem and the corresponding changes.