Correct answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation
- A
1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the Prime Minister launched Skill India on 15 July 2015 (World Youth Skills Day). Statement 2 is false: the campaign’s aim was multi-sector skilling (PMKVY, NSDC), not information technology alone. Only 1 is the official key.
- B
2 only
Only 2 would require IT to be the main objective. Skill India covers construction, retail, healthcare, electronics and many other SSCs.
- C
Both 1 and 2
Both cannot stand while statement 2 narrows the mission to IT.
- D
Neither 1 nor 2
Neither would deny the July 2015 launch, which is a matter of record.
Summary. Official key is (a) 1 only. Skill India / National Skill Development Mission is a broad vocational drive. IT-ITeS is one sector skill council, not the whole campaign. Honour the stored letter (a).