With reference to Swachh Survekshan awards, 2022, consider the following statements;1.It is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India.2.Indore has been ranked the cleanest city in India for the sixth consecutive year.3.Telangana emerged as a cleanest States with more than 100 urban local bodies (ULBs).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct: It is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India.

Statement 2 is correct: Indore has been ranked the cleanest city in India for the sixth consecutive year.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Madhya Pradesh emerged as a cleanest States with more than 100 urban local bodies (ULBs).

Note: Telangana was ranked first for the cleanliness of its villages under Swachh Survekshan Gramin’s Large States category.

Source: PIB