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Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya led the nationwide 85th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, promoting fitness and discouraging substance abuse. The event aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle among young people through various activities. Over 30 lakh people have participated in the initiative since its inception in December 2024.
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The government has launched the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' to promote a drug-free lifestyle among youth, as part of which the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative is being implemented.
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Since when has the Fit India Sundays on Cycle been held across India?
The Fit India Sundays on Cycle has been held since December 2024, with over 30 Lakh people participating.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The nationwide 85th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle had a collective pledge from participants to stay away from substance abuse towards 'Nasha Mukt Bharat'. Statement-II: This pledge was taken because the event aimed to promote fitness as a positive alternative to harmful addictions and encourage young people to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-1 is correct because the fact list mentions that the nationwide 85th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle had a collective pledge from participants to stay away from substance abuse towards 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (Fact #7). Statement-2 is also correct because it explains why the pledge was taken; the event indeed aimed to promote fitness as a positive alternative to harmful addictions and encourage young people to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle (Fact #3). The causal relationship between the two statements is evident, making 's2_explains_s1' true.