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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 20 April 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q39

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Which of the following statements about ‘Swachh Survekshan - Urban’ is INCORRECT?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. It is conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

  • The statement it is conducted by thr Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is incorrect.
  • Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India.
  • It was launched as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, which aimed to make India clean and free of open defecation by 2nd October 2019.
  • The first survey was undertaken in 2016.
  • It was conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) with Quality Council of India (QCI) as its implementation partner.
  • The cities have been ranked based on three broad parameters: service level progress, citizen’s voice and certification.