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The flagship scheme "Swachh Bharat Mission" was launched by Government of India in _____.

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Remember that the Swachh Bharat Mission was launched in 2014 to achieve its target by the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019.
  • 1986
  • 1998
  • 2008
  • 2014
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission) is a nation-wide campaign launched by the Government of India to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

The Swachh Bharat Mission was officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on:
\[ \text{2nd October 2014} \] The launch date was chosen to coincide with the 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who championed sanitation and cleanliness throughout his life.
The campaign aimed to achieve a "Clean India" by 2nd October 2019 (the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi) by constructing millions of household and community toilets across rural and urban India.
The other years listed are incorrect:
- 1986: Central Rural Sanitation Programme (CRSP) was launched.
- 1999: Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) was launched.

Step 2: Final Answer:

The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched in 2014.
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