Which became the first river in the world to be granted the same legal rights as that of human beings on 15 March 2017?
Correct answer: D. Whanganui
- A. Yangtze
- B. Missisippi
- C. Ganga
- D. Whanganui
Explanation
New Zealand's Whanganui River was granted legal personhood in 2017, giving it rights and duties recognized through human representatives. The Ganga has received legal-personhood rulings in India, but not in the event described here.
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