Swachh Bharat Abhiyan : Aims & Implementing agency

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?

1. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is responsible for the implementation of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in rural India.
2. The campaign aims to accomplish the vision of a 'Clean India' by 2 October 2019, the 175th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Published on 14 Dec 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 1
 
- The campaign aims to accomplish the vision of a 'Clean India' by 2 October 2019, the 150th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
- It will Eliminate open defecation by constructing toilets for households, communities.
- For funding the mission, a Swachh Bharat Cess has been imposed on Service Tax at the rate of 0.5%.

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