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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 27 Marks High Priority

    Define Open Defecation Free (ODF) status and describe the criteria and the formal process for ODF certification in a rural community under Swachh Bharat Mission.

    Core concept: definition and certification process of Open Defecation Free (ODF) communities, essential for Unit 2.

  2. Unit 210 Marks High Priority

    Explain the steps to prepare a Village Sanitation Action Plan (VSAP) as part of Swachh Bharat Mission implementation. Include stakeholder mapping, resource estimation, and prioritization of interventions.

    Core implementation question on planning village-level sanitation action plans; central to field work in Unit 2.

  3. Unit 210 Marks High Priority

    Describe methods and tools for community mobilization and behavior change communication (BCC) to improve sanitation and hygiene practices in a village. Discuss at least three participatory techniques and how their impact can be measured.

    Core behaviour-change topic frequently emphasized for rural outreach and community mobilization in Unit 2.

  4. Unit 27 Marks High Priority

    Discuss the design features of low-cost, hygienic household latrines suitable for rural areas. Explain the advantages and limitations of at least two commonly used technologies.

    Technical/design question on appropriate low-cost latrine technologies relevant to rural implementation (Unit 2).

  5. Unit 210 Marks High Priority

    Explain approaches for decentralized solid waste management in a rural panchayat. Describe systems for collection, segregation at source, composting of organic waste, and safe disposal of non-biodegradable waste.

    Operational question on solid and liquid waste management, a key Unit 2 practical topic in rural outreach.

  6. Unit 27 Marks Medium Priority

    Describe the methodology for conducting a baseline household survey and sanitation facilities mapping in a village. What key indicators should be recorded and how should the data be organized for planning?

    Practical data-collection topic: baseline surveys and mapping are essential preparatory steps in Unit 2 fieldwork.

  7. Unit 27 Marks Medium Priority

    Outline the monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools used to assess the outcomes of Swachh Bharat initiatives at village level. How can these indicators be used to inform corrective action?

    Monitoring & evaluation is a recurring evaluative topic in Unit 2 for assessing program outcomes.

  8. Unit 214 Marks Medium Priority

    Prepare a detailed day-by-day field activity plan for a 100-hour rural outreach internship focused on sanitation and hygiene education. Include objectives, activities, expected outputs, and simple monitoring checks.

    Operational planning question for the internship's field activities; tests ability to structure practical work (Unit 2).

  9. Unit 27 Marks Medium Priority

    Discuss strategies for involving women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in sanitation and solid waste management programs. Provide examples of roles SHGs can play in service provision and behavior change.

    Community participation topic: role of women's groups is central to sustained rural sanitation efforts (Unit 2).

  10. Unit 27 Marks Medium Priority

    Explain the role of schools in sustaining sanitation and hygiene behavior change in rural communities. Describe essential components of a School Sanitation and Hygiene (SAS) program and indicators of success.

    Education and sustainability topic: schools are key institutions for behavior change (Unit 2 practical focus).

  11. Unit 27 Marks Medium Priority

    Describe low-cost methods for managing household greywater and liquid waste in rural settings. Discuss simple treatment/dispersion options and precautions to prevent environmental contamination.

    Technical management of household liquid waste is a focused Unit 2 topic for rural sanitation interventions.

  12. Unit 214 Marks Low Priority

    Case study: Given a hypothetical village with 150 households, partial sanitation coverage, poor waste disposal, and seasonal waterlogging, propose an integrated sanitation intervention plan. Include prioritization, a 6-month timeline, community engagement measures, and a basic resource estimate.

    Integrated planning and application question to assess synthesis skills for Unit 2 practical problems.

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