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    Consider the following statements in regards to National Scheme of Incentives to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE):

    1. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in May 2008.

    2. It aims to promote enrollment of girl child in the age group of 14-18 at secondary stage

    3. A sum of Rs. 3000/- would be deposited under term deposit/fixed deposit in the name of every eligible girl child.

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Centrally Sponsored Scheme - National Scheme of Incentives to Girls for Secondary Education was launched in May 2008. It aims to promote enrollment of girl child in the age group of 14-18 at secondary stage, especially those who passed Class VIII and to encourage the secondary education of such girls. A sum of Rs. 3000 (Rupees three thousand only) would be deposited under term deposit/ fixed deposit in a public sector bank or in a post office in the name of every eligible girl child. The term/ period of the deposit may be counted from the date of deposit to the date on which the girl child attains the age of 18 years. No premature withdrawal will be allowed.

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