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Women's Scholarships

Description: This quiz covers various scholarships and financial aid opportunities available exclusively for women in India. Test your knowledge about these programs and their eligibility criteria.
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Which Indian government scheme provides scholarships to meritorious girls from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher education?

  1. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme

  2. Mahila Samridhi Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

  4. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme is a residential school program that offers scholarships to girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue secondary education.

Which scholarship is awarded to female students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in India?

  1. National Scholarship Scheme for Girls

  2. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students

  3. Swarna Jayanti Fellowship Scheme

  4. INSPIRE Scholarship

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The INSPIRE Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program that encourages female students to pursue higher education in STEM fields.

What is the eligibility criterion for the Lady Meherbai Tata Education Scholarship?

  1. Female students from economically weaker sections pursuing higher education

  2. Female students pursuing vocational or technical education

  3. Female students from rural areas pursuing higher education

  4. Female students pursuing studies in the field of education

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lady Meherbai Tata Education Scholarship is awarded to female students from economically weaker sections who are pursuing higher education in any field.

Which scholarship is exclusively available for female students pursuing doctoral studies in social sciences and humanities in India?

  1. National Fellowship for Women

  2. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

  3. Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)

  4. Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Fellowship for Women is a scholarship program that provides financial assistance to female students pursuing doctoral studies in social sciences and humanities in India.

What is the primary objective of the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students?

  1. To provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections

  2. To encourage female students to pursue higher education

  3. To promote research and innovation among students

  4. To support students from rural areas pursuing higher education

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education.

Which scholarship is awarded to female students pursuing studies in the field of nursing in India?

  1. Florence Nightingale Scholarship

  2. Kasturba Gandhi Nursing Scholarship

  3. Sarojini Naidu Nursing Scholarship

  4. Indira Gandhi Nursing Scholarship

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Florence Nightingale Scholarship is awarded to female students pursuing studies in the field of nursing in India.

What is the eligibility criterion for the Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship?

  1. Female scientists and engineers pursuing postdoctoral studies in India

  2. Female scientists and engineers pursuing postdoctoral studies abroad

  3. Female scientists and engineers pursuing doctoral studies in India

  4. Female scientists and engineers pursuing doctoral studies abroad

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship is awarded to female scientists and engineers pursuing postdoctoral studies in India.

Which scholarship is available for female students pursuing studies in the field of law in India?

  1. National Scholarship for Law Students

  2. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students

  3. INSPIRE Scholarship

  4. Mahila Samridhi Yojana

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Scholarship for Law Students is awarded to female students pursuing studies in the field of law in India.

What is the primary objective of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme?

  1. To promote girl child education and address gender inequality

  2. To provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections

  3. To encourage female students to pursue higher education in STEM fields

  4. To support female students pursuing studies in the field of nursing

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme aims to promote girl child education and address gender inequality in India.

Which scholarship is awarded to female students pursuing studies in the field of medicine in India?

  1. National Scholarship for Medical Students

  2. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students

  3. INSPIRE Scholarship

  4. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Scholarship for Medical Students is awarded to female students pursuing studies in the field of medicine in India.

What is the eligibility criterion for the Swarna Jayanti Fellowship Scheme?

  1. Female scientists and engineers pursuing doctoral studies in India

  2. Female scientists and engineers pursuing postdoctoral studies in India

  3. Female scientists and engineers pursuing doctoral studies abroad

  4. Female scientists and engineers pursuing postdoctoral studies abroad

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Swarna Jayanti Fellowship Scheme is awarded to female scientists and engineers pursuing doctoral studies in India.

Which scholarship is available for female students pursuing studies in the field of agriculture in India?

  1. National Scholarship for Agriculture Students

  2. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students

  3. INSPIRE Scholarship

  4. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Scholarship for Agriculture Students is awarded to female students pursuing studies in the field of agriculture in India.

What is the primary objective of the Mahila Samridhi Yojana?

  1. To provide financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections

  2. To encourage women to pursue higher education

  3. To promote entrepreneurship among women

  4. To support women in rural areas

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mahila Samridhi Yojana aims to provide financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections in India.

Which scholarship is awarded to female students pursuing studies in the field of education in India?

  1. National Scholarship for Education Students

  2. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students

  3. INSPIRE Scholarship

  4. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Scholarship for Education Students is awarded to female students pursuing studies in the field of education in India.

What is the eligibility criterion for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)?

  1. Female scientists and engineers pursuing doctoral studies in India

  2. Female scientists and engineers pursuing postdoctoral studies in India

  3. Female scientists and engineers pursuing doctoral studies abroad

  4. Female scientists and engineers pursuing postdoctoral studies abroad

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is awarded to female scientists and engineers pursuing doctoral studies in India.

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