The Fit India Movement, promoting fitness and sports culture, was launched in which year?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: Option 2019 is correct.
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Fit India Movement' on August 29, 2019, on the occasion of 'National Sports Day,' at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The primary objective of this campaign is to make Indians health-conscious by incorporating physical activities and sports into their daily lives. This movement focuses on 'behavioral change' in order to mitigate diseases resulting from a sedentary lifestyle, such as diabetes, hypertension, etc.
Under this campaign, the government has also released 'Fit India Star Ratings' and fitness protocols for schools. Recently, the 'Fit India Mobile App' was also launched as part of this campaign to assist individuals in tracking their personal fitness.
Additional Points:
•August 29: This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand and is observed as 'National Sports Day' in India.
•Fit India Freedom Run: This is a component of the campaign aimed at encouraging people to run anywhere and at any time, at their own convenience.
•Age-Appropriate Fitness Protocols: The government has established distinct fitness standards for the age groups of 5–18 years, 18–65 years, and 65+ years.
•2018: The 'Khelo India' program was launched in this year, with the objective of promoting sports at the grassroots level.
Potential Questions and Answers for Examinations
1.Question: Who is the founder or proponent of the Fit India Movement?
Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
2.Question: How many classification levels are provided under the 'Fit India School Rating'?
Answer: Three levels—Fit India School, Fit India School 3 Star, and Fit India School 5 Star.
3.Question: What is the motto of the Fit India Movement?
Answer: 'Fitness ki dose, aadha ghanta roz' (A dose of fitness, half an hour daily).