Question

Read the following facts about ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ carefully and choose the correct option:

1. It is a part of urban renewable mission.
2. It is launched by Government of India.
3. It is associated with improving greenery in urban areas.
4. It is aimed to improve quality of life in urban slums.

Options

• Only i, ii and iii are correct.

• Only ii, iii and iv are correct.

• Only i, ii, and iv are correct.

• Only i, iii, and iv are correct.

Answer 1

Only i, ii, and iv are correct.

Explanation:

The Government of India initiated the Swachh Bharat Mission to promote cleanliness and sanitation in both urban and rural regions, hence statement (ii) is valid. Statement (i) is accurate as it matches urban renewal initiatives such as AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation). The mission aims to improve sanitation and waste management in urban slums, leading to a higher quality of life and supporting statement (iv). Statement (iii) is incorrect as it does not expressly aim to improve greenery in urban areas.