Which one of the following statements with reference to Jal Jeevan Mission is not correct?
- A.It was established in the year 2016.
- B.It aims to improve quality of life in rural areas.
- C.It is to provide functional tap water connections to every rural household.
- D.It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, It was established in the year 2016. Jal Jeevan Mission was announced on 15 August 2019, not in 2016, so this is the statement that is not correct.
The mission is run by the Ministry of Jal Shakti through its Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. Its aim is a functional household tap connection, known as FHTC, for every rural home, supplying safe drinking water of prescribed quality on a regular basis, often summed up as Har Ghar Jal. It is a centrally sponsored scheme, so the Centre and the states share its cost, and village water and sanitation committees plan and run the local supply. Clean piped water at home saves time, especially for women and girls, and cuts water-borne disease, which is why it is linked to better quality of life.
B is a correct statement, because improving rural life is the mission's stated aim. C is correct, because a tap connection for every rural household is its core target. D is correct, because the scheme is centrally sponsored.
Exam tip: Jal Jeevan Mission, 2019, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Har Ghar Jal through household tap connections.
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- A.1 and 2
- B.2 only
- C.2 and 4
- D.1, 3 and 4
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- B.2 only
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- C.3 only
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