Swadesh Darshan Scheme launched by the Government of India does not include the development of which of the following tourist circuit?

Option B is correct. Swadesh Darshan, launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2014-15, develops theme-based tourist circuits. Its thematic list includes Buddhist, Coastal, Desert, Heritage, Himalayan, Krishna, Northeast, Ramayana, Rural, Spiritual, Tribal, Wildlife and Eco circuits. A separate Mahabharat circuit is not one of its themes, so it is the item the scheme does not include.

Why the others are wrong: Heritage circuit (A) is a named theme under the scheme. Ramayana circuit (C) is a named theme, built around places like Ayodhya and Chitrakoot. Coastal circuit (D) is also a named theme, covering coastal states and their beaches and ports.

Core concept: centrally sponsored, theme-based destination development. The scheme was later restructured as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 in 2021-22 with integrated circuits, so check current guidelines if a question uses the newer framing. For Mains, the scheme links to tourism as a tool for inclusive regional growth and to convergence with other infrastructure schemes.

Trap: Aspirants assume every major epic or deity gets its own circuit. Answer from the Ministry's fixed list of themes, not from mythology.