Question

Swachh Bharat Mission was launched in India to promote

• A. the welfare of tribals in the country
• B. the welfare of fisherman community in India
• C. tourism in India
• D. cleanliness and sanitation across the country

Hint:

"Swachh" is a Hindi word meaning "clean".
Therefore, the Swachh Bharat Mission is directly linked to clean surroundings, toilet construction, and sanitation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identify the mission.
Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission) was launched on 2nd October 2014, the 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Step 2: Recall the primary objective.
Its core goal is to promote cleanliness and sanitation across the country, including constructing individual household toilets and eliminating open defecation.
Step 3: Rule out distractors.
Tribal welfare, fishermen welfare, and tourism promotion are objectives of entirely different government schemes.
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