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Q15 · UPPSC current affairs · 15 September 2026 · PIB · Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme SCs Hazardous Occupations

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Consider the following statements regarding the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme:1.The implementation of the educational scholarships and digital authentication reforms was reviewed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.2.The Pre-Matric scholarship exclusively covers students belonging to Scheduled Castes and strictly excludes children of parents engaged in unclean or hazardous occupations if they belong to other categories.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment reviewed the scheme. Statement 2 is incorrect because the scholarship covers both SC students and children of parents in unclean or hazardous occupations regardless of caste.

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