Question : World Bank has recently sanctioned an assistance amount for Sand Dune Park in Goa.Which one of the following is correct regarding this statement ?
(a) sanctioned amount is rupees three crore
(b) it will be India’s second sand dune park
(c) both (a) and (b) are correct
(d) none of the above
Answer (a)
Related facts
- World Bank has recently(October 2020) sanctioned an assistance amount for Sand Dune Park in Goa.
- The sanctioned amount is rupees three crore.
Sand Dune Park
- It will be India’s first sand dune park.
- This project is proposed by the Goa State Biodiversity Board(GSBB).
- Park was first conceived by Antonio Mascarenhas, a former scientist at NIO (National Institute of Oceanography) & former member of GSBB.
He will now act as the principal investigator for the project.
Significance
- Sand dunes play important role in phenomena like tsunami, tall waves, storms or high winds.
- These are geomorphic structures that are important for maintaining the integrity of the coast.
By — Pankaj Pandey.