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BT-108 · Swachh Bharat Summer Internship (Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, 100 Hrs) / Rural Outreach/Important Questions

Swachh Bharat Summer Internship (Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, 100 Hrs) / Rural Outreach (BT-108) - Important Questions

  1. Unit 37 Marks High Priority Asked: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

    Explain the objectives and key components of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and discuss its relevance to planning and implementing rural sanitation interventions.

    Core conceptual question covering national policy and its application to rural sanitation interventions.

  2. Unit 310 Marks High Priority Asked: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023

    Describe the process and criteria for declaring a village Open Defecation Free (ODF) under the Swachh Bharat Mission. Discuss the verification protocol and strategies to sustain ODF status.

    Standard question on ODF declaration criteria, verification steps and sustainment mechanisms frequently emphasized in exams.

  3. Unit 310 Marks Medium Priority Asked: 2018, 2021, 2022

    Outline the steps for conducting Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) triggering in a rural village, including pre-triggering activities, common triggering tools, and follow-up mechanisms.

    Operational question on Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) methodology, commonly assessed for fieldwork readiness.

  4. Unit 314 Marks Medium Priority Asked: 2020, 2022

    Prepare a detailed Solid Waste Management (SWM) plan for a village of 200 households covering waste segregation at source, collection mechanisms, composting of organic waste, recycling of recyclables, and safe final disposal. Specify roles of the community, Gram Panchayat, and monitoring indicators.

    Application/problem-solving question requiring practical planning for solid waste management at village scale.

  5. Unit 37 Marks Medium Priority Asked: 2019, 2021, 2023

    Explain behaviour change communication (BCC) strategies for promoting regular handwashing with soap in rural communities. Provide examples of IEC materials and describe evaluation metrics to measure uptake.

    Behaviour change communication (BCC) focused question assessing knowledge of promotion strategies and evaluation.

  6. Unit 37 Marks Medium Priority Asked: 2018, 2020

    Design a simple household sanitation survey questionnaire to assess sanitation status, latrine usage, water availability, and hygiene practices. List key indicators to be measured and propose a sampling approach for a village survey.

    Practical skills question on survey design relevant to monitoring and reporting during internship fieldwork.

  7. Unit 35 Marks Low Priority Asked: 2021

    Discuss occupational health, safety measures and ethical considerations for students and volunteers during fieldwork in rural sanitation and hygiene projects.

    Safety and ethics question ensuring awareness of fieldwork precautions — lower frequency but important for internships.

  8. Unit 310 Marks Medium Priority Asked: 2019, 2020, 2022

    Analyze the challenges and viable solutions for Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) in rural areas, addressing desludging methods, transport logistics, treatment options, safe disposal and institutional arrangements.

    Technical question on faecal sludge management (FSM) covering the full chain from desludging to treatment and disposal.

  9. Unit 37 Marks Medium Priority Asked: 2018, 2021

    Explain the monitoring, reporting and evaluation framework to be followed during a 100-hour rural internship under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan. Include documentation requirements and key impact indicators.

    Monitoring and documentation question tied to the 100-hour internship and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan reporting requirements.

  10. Unit 314 Marks Low Priority Asked: 2023

    Case Study: Given a village profile with population 1500 and 300 households where current latrine coverage is 60%, propose an intervention plan to achieve universal household sanitation within 6 months. Outline activities, a month-wise timeline, resource and fund estimation, stakeholder responsibilities, and measurable success indicators.

    Comprehensive application/case-study question testing planning, resource estimation and timelines for achieving universal sanitation in a village.

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