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Consider the following statements regarding the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, 1955 and the SC/ST (PoA) Act, 1989:1.The scheme is administered under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.2.The funding sharing ratio under this scheme is uniformly 100% borne by the Central Government for all States and Union Territories.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 2 only

B Neither 1 nor 2

C Both 1 and 2

D 1 only

Correct answer: (d) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the scheme is indeed implemented under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Statement 2 is incorrect because the funding sharing ratio is 50:50 with States, while it is 100% for Union Territories, not 100% for all States.

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