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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CHSL - 26 May 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q39

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What percentage of the rural population uses safe and functional toilets as per the 2019-20 National Sample Survey report?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 85%.

  • NFHS data on sanitation can be compared with official data from the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to check progress towards reducing open defecation and achieving Swatch Bharat Mission goals.
  • There are significant disparities between NFHS results and those of National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey (NARSS) which is conducted by the Ministry.
  • While NARSS reports 85% of rural population using functional toilets, NFHS reports only 65% having access to improved sanitation facilities.
  • NFHs results contradict NARSS results in most states, except for Kerala.