Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on the birth anniversary of which of the following freedom fighters?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Mahatma Gandhi.
The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, on October 2, 2014. Mahatma Gandhi, known as the Father of the Nation, emphasized cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation as essential elements of a healthy society. The mission aims to achieve a clean and open-defecation-free India by promoting proper waste management, construction of toilets, and awareness campaigns about hygiene. By choosing Gandhi’s birthday, the initiative pays tribute to his lifelong advocacy for cleanliness and public health, linking his principles with modern efforts to improve sanitation and public hygiene across the country.