Identify the correct statements about objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).
A. Making India free from corruption
B. Making Provision for supply of clean energy fuel LPG to all households
C. Providing potable drinking water to every household
D. Promoting the use of non-conventional energy resources
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → B, C, D only
The Swachh Bharat Mission aims at a pollution-free environment. Its objectives deal with open defecation, waste, clean fuel, safe drinking water and clean energy.
(A) Making India free from corruption — Incorrect. Freedom from corruption is not an objective of this mission. The mission is about a clean and healthy environment.
(B) Making Provision for supply of clean energy fuel LPG to all households — Correct. LPG is to be given to all households in rural India to reduce domestic pollution.
(C) Providing potable drinking water to every household — Correct. Safe drinking water controls the spread of water-borne diseases.
(D) Promoting the use of non-conventional energy resources — Correct. The mission promotes energy resources like wind and solar energy.
Note 1: 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.
Note 2: The Swachh Bharat box talks about toilets, clean water and clean fuel. Corruption is NTA’s own addition, so check each line against the box.
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Box: Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) |
