Question

    Which of the statements is/are correct about National Means-cum-Merit Scheme (NMMSS):

    1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme to award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their dropout at class VIII.

    2. Ministry of Education recently started online registration for this  Scheme for the year 2023-24.

    3. The amount of scholarship is Rs. 12000/- per annum (Rs. 1000/- per month) per student.

    A Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D all are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in May, 2008. 

    The Ministry of Education recently started online registration for the National Merit cum Means Scholarship Scheme for the year 2023-24.

    Objective:  Award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their dropout at class VIII and encourage them to continue the study at secondary stage.

    The amount of scholarship is Rs. 12000/- per annum (Rs. 1000/- per month) per student.

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