Question

Of the following, what is the main purpose of sanitation?

• A. To provide luxurious lifestyle
• B. To provide healthy environment
• C. To provide healthy food and water
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B To provide healthy environment

Sanitation is hygienic practices of promoting health through prevention of human contact with the hazards of wastes as well as the treatment and proper disposal of sewage or wastewater. It is the provision of drinking clean water and safe disposal of human urine and faeces. The overall purposes of sanitation are to provide a healthy living environment for everyone, to protect the natural resources and to provide safety, security and dignity for people when they defecate or urinate.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.