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The Central Government has stated that the implementation of the PM-YASASVI umbrella Scheme in Maharashtra is regularly reviewed through various conferences. The scheme comprises Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes, Top Class Education in Schools and Colleges for OBCs and others. During FY 2025-26, 1,079 applications were received under the PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC, EBC and DNT students in Maharashtra.
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Under the PM-YASASVI Scheme, how many applications were received under the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC, EBC and DNT students in Maharashtra during FY 2025-26?
The correct number of applications received under the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC, EBC and DNT students in Maharashtra during FY 2025-26 was 1,079.
Consider the following statements regarding PM-YASASVI Scheme Implementation in Maharashtra: 1. The PM-YASASVI Scheme is implemented by the Central Government. 2. Maharashtra was onboarded on the National Scholarship Portal from Academic Year 2024-25 onwards. 3. The selection, verification, and disbursement of scholarships to eligible beneficiaries are carried out by the Central Government. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement-I is true because the fact list states that the Central Government provides funds to implementing States and Union Territories. Statement-II is incorrect because Maharashtra was onboarded from Academic Year 2025-26 onwards. Statement-III is false because selection, verification, and disbursement of scholarships are carried out by the respective States and Union Territories.
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The Supreme Court has ruled that reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) must be based on economic criteria rather than caste-based criteria in a landmark judgment in 2018.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The PM-YASASVI Scheme comprises the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBCs and others. Statement-II: This comprehensive scheme is regularly reviewed through monthly video conferences as well as regional and national-level conferences by the Central Government. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-I is true because it accurately describes the components of the PM-YASASVI Scheme. Statement-II is also true, but it does not explain why Statement-I is true.