Which of the following schemes has been launched by the Government of India to make India an 'Open Defecation Free (ODF)' nation?

Correct option is A

Sol. The Swachh Bharat Mission, launched in 2014, aimed to eliminate open defecation in India by promoting toilet construction and behavior change. It was a key step toward making India an Open Defecation Free (ODF) nation.
Explanation of each option: • (a) Swachh Bharat Mission – Correct. It focused on sanitation, toilet access, and eliminating open defecation by 2019. • (b) Bharat ki Swachhata Bharat ki Sundarta Yojana – Not an actual government scheme; this is a distractor with a similar-sounding name. • (c) Safe Disposal of Human Excreta Mission – Descriptive, but not a real government initiative under this name. • (d) Open Defecation Free Mission – Not the official name; it refers to an objective, not a scheme.