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281.
Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 was launched in which year?
A 2019.
B 2020.
C 2021.
D 2022.
282.
The success of SBM 2.0 is measured by indicators such as:
A Increase in pollution levels.
B Percentage of waste scientifically processed and number of ODF Plus villages.
C Reduction in public health spending.
D Increase in the use of plastic bags.
283.
What are some examples of circular economy principles promoted under SBM 2.0 for waste management?
A Landfilling all waste.
B Waste-to-energy projects, composting, and recycling.
C Incineration without energy recovery.
D Exporting waste to other countries.
284.
Which ministry oversees Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-Gramin)?
A Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
B Ministry of Jal Shakti.
C Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
D Ministry of Rural Development.
285.
Which ministry is nodal for Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-Urban)?
A Ministry of Jal Shakti.
B Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
D Ministry of Rural Development.
286.
What role does behavioral change communication (BCC) play in SBM 2.0?
A To discourage waste segregation.
B To promote sustainable consumption and waste management practices.
C To increase the use of single-use plastics.
D To promote littering in public places.
287.
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the management of faecal sludge and sewage under SBM 2.0?
A Collection and treatment of wastewater.
B Scientific disposal of faecal sludge.
C Promoting open defecation.
D Management of sewage networks.
288.
The ODF Plus status for villages implies that they are not only ODF but also have:
A No population.
B Visible solid and liquid waste management systems.
C Only basic sanitation facilities.
D No access to clean water.
289.
What is a key focus area of SBM 2.0 in solid waste management?
A Increasing the amount of waste sent to landfills.
B Scientific processing of municipal solid waste, including segregation at source.
C Discouraging recycling initiatives.
D Focusing only on waste collection.
290.
What is the primary goal of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0?
A To provide free electricity to all households.
B To make cities and villages 'garbage-free' and 'open defecation free' (ODF Plus).
C To promote digital payments.
D To subsidize housing for the poor.