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Which of the following statements about the term 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' is/are correct ?
1. It is an idea of sustained cultural connect between denizens of different regions.
2. This was mooted in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
3. It fosters common spirit of understanding among different States and UTs.
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Explanation
The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative was announced by the Prime Minister on 31st October 2015, on the occasion of the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas). Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.
- The programme aims to actively enhance interaction and promote mutual understanding between people of different States and UTs through the concept of State/UT pairing. Thus, Statement 3 is correct.
- It seeks to celebrate the 'Unity in Diversity' of our nation and maintain and strengthen the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between the people of our country. This is achieved through a sustained cultural connect in areas like language, literature, cuisine, festivals, and tourism. Thus, Statement 1 is correct.
As all three statements are accurate descriptions of the initiative's origins and objectives, the correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.
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