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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which place is named Best ‘Swachh Iconic Place’ in India?
A
The Taj mahal
B
Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple
C
Qutub Minar
D
Konark temple
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is it? It is an initiative of Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission. Aims to take iconic places and their surroundings to higher standards of Swachhata, so that all visitors benefit and also take away home the message of cleanliness.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has also announced that it has received ‘Best Swachh Iconic Place’ by Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. The initiative ‘Swachh Iconic Places’ was launched in 2016 under Swachh Bharat Mission.

Detailed explanation-3: -JAISALMER: The central government under the Swachh Bharat mission has selected four locations in Rajasthan as iconic places, including the Jaisalmer fort and Ramdevra in the district along with Ajmer dargah and Kumbhalgarh Fort in Rajsamand district.

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