Which city has topped the Swachh Survekshan 2020 ranking for being the cleanest city of India?

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Explanation

Indore was declared the cleanest city in India according to the Swachh Survekshan 2020 rankings.
This marked the fourth consecutive time that Indore secured the top position in this national cleanliness survey.
The survey assesses cities on various parameters including waste collection, open defecation status, and citizen feedback.

Option A: Surat was ranked as the second cleanest city in India in the Swachh Survekshan 2020, not the first.
Option B: Chennai did not feature among the top-ranked cities in the Swachh Survekshan 2020 survey.
Option D: Navi Mumbai secured the third position in the 2020 cleanliness rankings, not the top spot.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain General Knowledge: National Rankings and Surveys as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Awareness of national health and sanitation initiatives like the Swachh Bharat Mission is crucial for community health nurses to effectively promote public health principles.
Understanding the outcomes of such surveys helps in appreciating the administrative and community efforts required to improve public sanitation, which directly impacts disease prevention and control.
What if the question asked about the Swachh Survekshan 2023 rankings? The answer would change, as Indore and Surat jointly secured the first position in the 2023 survey.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key elements in the question: 'Swachh Survekshan 2020' and 'topped the ranking' or 'cleanest city'.
Recognize that this is a factual recall question based on general knowledge of national events and rankings.
Systematically evaluate each option against your knowledge of the 2020 survey results.
Recall that Indore has been a consistent winner in recent years, making it a strong candidate for the correct answer.
Confirm the ranks of the other cities (Surat as 2nd, Navi Mumbai as 3rd) to confidently eliminate them as distractors.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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