Which of the following is NOT an objective of Swachh Bharat Mission?

The correct answer is Option (3) → Providing job opportunity to youths

The Swachh Bharat Mission aims at a pollution-free environment and better health.

Option (1) Making India open defecation free — An objective. It is the first objective, along with toilets and the management of solid waste.

Option (2) Supply of clean LPG fuel — An objective. Clean energy fuel LPG for all rural households reduces pollution inside homes.

Option (3) Providing job opportunity to youths — Not an objective. The mission is about cleanliness and health.

Option (4) Providing potable drinking water to all — An objective. Safe drinking water for every household controls the spread of water-borne diseases.

Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.