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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Mizoram. South Maubuang in Aibawk block of Aizawl district in Mizoram has been declared a model ODF (open defecation free) Plus village. It fulfilled all the criteria as per Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II guidelines. The village has a population of 649 individuals from 116 households.

Detailed explanation-2: -Himachal Pradesh became the second such state along with Kerala. Q. After Sikkim, which North-East state has been officially declared Open Defecation Free (ODF)?

Detailed explanation-3: -Himachal Pradesh has been declared India’s second “Open Defecation Free (ODF)” state after Sikkim. The state has successfully achieved 100% coverage and total rural sanitation coverage in the state, with all 12 districts in the state achieving both these feats.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thandavampatti – a village with a population of 276 people in 69 houses at araichhi village in Thathiangarpet block of Trichy district became the first rural habitation in India to totally prevent open defecation, where open defecation is considered to be the birth right of people.