Government Schemes

- Statement (i) is correct as Swachh Bharat Mission is indeed a part of urban renewable missions, focusing on cleanliness and sanitation.
- Statement (ii) is correct because the Swachh Bharat Mission was launched by the Government of India in 2014.
- Statement (iii) is incorrect because Swachh Bharat Mission is more focused on cleanliness and sanitation rather than improving greenery in urban areas.
- Statement (iv) is correct, as one of the goals of the mission is to improve the quality of life in urban slums by ensuring better sanitation and waste management.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Only i, ii and iv are correct.

Objectives of ‘Beti Bachao – Beti Padhao’:
The 'Beti Bachao – Beti Padhao' (BBBP) campaign is an initiative launched by the Government of India in 2015 to address the issues related to female foeticide, gender inequality, and lack of education for girls. The key objectives of the campaign include:
1. Prevention of Female Foeticide: One of the main objectives of the campaign is to tackle the issue of gender-based discrimination, particularly female foeticide. Through awareness programs, the government has aimed to eliminate gender-biased sex selection practices.
2. Empowering Girls through Education: The campaign promotes the education of girls by ensuring that they have equal access to schooling and quality education. It also aims to create an enabling environment for girls to excel in various spheres of life.
3. Increasing the Sex Ratio: A key goal is to improve the child sex ratio in India. This is being achieved by encouraging families to have girl children and promoting their rights to life and education.
4. Addressing Gender Bias and Discrimination: BBBP aims to sensitize society about the importance of gender equality, encouraging communities to value the rights and dignity of girls.
Examples:
- In Haryana, the state government launched the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign, which led to an improvement in the girl child sex ratio.
- Programs have been implemented to improve the enrollment rate of girls in schools, as seen in rural areas where literacy rates of girls have increased.
Thus, the BBBP campaign aims to foster an inclusive society by improving the status of girls in India through education, awareness, and equality.