Correct answer: (a) 2 only
Explanation
- A
2 only
Statement 2 correctly describes Vidyanjali: volunteers from the community and private sector help improve government-school education. Statement 1 (foreign campuses) is a different FDI-in-education debate. Statement 3 emphasises voluntary money for infrastructure, whereas Vidyanjali is primarily a volunteer-service programme, not a donation window. Hence 2 only is the official key.
- B
3 only
Option (b) is 3 only. Infrastructure donations are not the defining purpose of Vidyanjali. This option is not the key.
- C
1 and 2 only
Option (c) is 1 and 2 only. Foreign campuses are not Vidyanjali. This option is therefore wrong.
- D
2 and 3 only
Option (d) is 2 and 3 only. Adding the monetary-contribution aim misstates the scheme. This option is not the key.
Summary. Official key is (a) 2 only. Vidyanjali (Ministry of Education / then HRD) invites volunteers to support government schools through teaching, activities and co-scholastic help. It is not a foreign-university campus policy and not primarily a cash-for-infrastructure fund. Only statement 2 matches. CSR and other funds exist separately.
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