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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Union Territories had become the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified Union Territory (UT) in the country?
A
Puducherry
B
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
D
Lakshadweep
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Burhanpur also known as the ‘Darwaza of Dakhin’ in Madhya Pradesh becomes the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified district in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -In August 2022, Goa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu became the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified State and UT respectively with 100% tap-water access. As of January 2023, other states and UTs of Haryana, Gujarat, Puducherry and Telangana have also achieved 100% tap-water access.

Detailed explanation-3: -Goa becomes first Har Ghar Jal Certified state; PM Modi says, 10 crore rural households provided piped water connection under Jal Jeevan Mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said, 10 crore rural households of the country have been connected to piped clean water facility.

Detailed explanation-4: -"Yet another achievement on the auspicious occasion of #NewYear Gujarat declared as 100% #HarGharJal state.

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