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    Question

    The Government of India has launched the

    residential education scheme 'Shreshtha' for which category of students?
    A Scheduled Tribe Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Scheduled Caste Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Other Backward Classes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    For the socio-economic upliftment and comprehensive development of Scheduled Caste students, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched 'Residential Education Scheme for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas' (SHRESHTA).

    Around 3,000 Scheduled Caste students, whose annual income of parents falls within the limit of Rs 2.5 lakh, will be selected through a national level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year.

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