Understanding Mission SWATCHBHARATH

What is the primary goal of the SWATCHBHARATH mission?

• To enhance agricultural productivity in the country.

• To promote cleanliness and sanitation in India.

• To increase tourism in India.

• To promote digital literacy in rural areas.

Why is cleanliness important for public health?

• Cleanliness is crucial for preventing disease transmission and promoting overall public health.

• Cleanliness has no impact on mental well-being.

• Cleanliness is only important for aesthetic reasons.

• Public health is unaffected by personal hygiene practices.

List three key practices for maintaining hygiene in daily life.

• Use the same towel for a week.

• 1. Wash hands regularly with soap and water. 2. Brush and floss teeth daily. 3. Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly.

• Only clean when guests are coming over.

• Skip meals to avoid germs.

What are the benefits of proper waste management?

• Increased waste production

• Higher costs for disposal

• Decreased community involvement

• The benefits of proper waste management include reduced pollution, conservation of resources, improved public health, and enhanced community appearance.

How can individuals contribute to waste reduction?

• By purchasing only single-use products

• By ignoring recycling programs

• By throwing away all waste without sorting

• By reducing, reusing, recycling, composting, and being mindful of purchasing habits.

What role does community participation play in cleanliness initiatives?

• Community participation leads to increased littering.

• Community participation has no impact on cleanliness.

• Community participation is only necessary for funding initiatives.

• Community participation is crucial as it encourages ownership, awareness, and sustainable practices in cleanliness initiatives.

Name one government initiative that supports cleanliness in India.

• Green India Initiative

• Clean India Mission

• Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

• National River Conservation Plan

How does the SWATCHBHARATH mission promote environmental awareness?

• The mission is primarily about promoting tourism in clean areas.

• It promotes environmental awareness through government regulations and penalties.

• The SWATCHBHARATH mission promotes environmental awareness through community cleaning initiatives and educational campaigns on hygiene and sanitation.

• The SWATCHBHARATH mission focuses solely on waste management without community involvement.

What are some common waste management practices?

• Burying waste in landfills without treatment

• Reducing, reusing, recycling, composting, and safe disposal of hazardous waste.

• Incinerating all waste without sorting

• Dumping waste in rivers and oceans

Why is it important to segregate waste at the source?

• It is important to segregate waste at the source to enhance recycling efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

• It is important to segregate waste to increase landfill space.

• Waste segregation is primarily for aesthetic purposes in public areas.

• Segregating waste at the source helps in reducing waste collection costs.