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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which high court of India has has recognized the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers as so-called living entities.
A
Uttarakhand High Court
B
Delhi High Court
C
Allahabad High Court
D
High Court of Chhattisgarh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Supreme Court stayed on the order given by the Uttarakhand High Court in December 2016, according to which the status of “living entity” is given to both the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Uttarakhand high court on Monday declared the Ganga and Yamuna living entities, bestowing on them same legal rights as a person, a move that could help in efforts to clean the pollution-choked rivers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The river Ganga, or the Ganges River, was recognised today as the first living entity of India by the Uttarakhand High Court. One of the largest rivers in India, Ganga is considered to be the holiest river in the country and holds a high place in its mythology.

Detailed explanation-4: -RIVERS GANGA & YAMUNA-LIVING ENTITIES HAVING THE STATUS OF A LEGAL PERSON. truthfully.

Detailed explanation-5: -Following this, in 2017 the Uttarakhand High Court ruled the Indian rivers Ganga and Yamuna the Gangotri and Yamunotri Glacier as well as other related natural elements are legal persons with all corresponding rights duties, and liabilities of a living person.

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