Minority Scholarships

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the various minority scholarships available in India. These scholarships are offered by the government and various organizations to provide financial assistance to students belonging to minority communities.
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Which government organization is responsible for providing scholarships to minority students in India?

  1. Ministry of Human Resource Development

  2. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

  3. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

  4. Ministry of Minority Affairs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ministry of Minority Affairs is responsible for providing scholarships to minority students in India.

Which of the following is a minority community in India?

  1. Muslims

  2. Christians

  3. Sikhs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs are all minority communities in India.

What is the eligibility criteria for applying for a minority scholarship?

  1. Must be a student belonging to a minority community

  2. Must have a certain percentage of marks in the previous examination

  3. Must be from a low-income family

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To apply for a minority scholarship, students must be from a minority community, have a certain percentage of marks in the previous examination, and must be from a low-income family.

What is the amount of scholarship provided to minority students?

  1. Rs. 10,000 per year

  2. Rs. 20,000 per year

  3. Rs. 30,000 per year

  4. It varies depending on the scholarship scheme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The amount of scholarship provided to minority students varies depending on the scholarship scheme.

How can a student apply for a minority scholarship?

  1. Online

  2. Offline

  3. Both online and offline

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Students can apply for a minority scholarship both online and offline.

Which of the following is not a minority scholarship scheme offered by the Government of India?

  1. Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  2. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  3. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme

  4. National Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Scholarship Scheme is not a minority scholarship scheme offered by the Government of India.

What is the objective of the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme?

  1. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 1 to 8

  2. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 9 and 10

  3. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 11 and 12

  4. To provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing higher education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme is to provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 1 to 8.

What is the objective of the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme?

  1. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 9 and 10

  2. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 11 and 12

  3. To provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing higher education

  4. To provide financial assistance to minority students preparing for competitive exams


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme is to provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 9 and 10.

What is the objective of the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme?

  1. To provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing higher education

  2. To provide financial assistance to minority students preparing for competitive exams

  3. To provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing vocational courses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The objective of the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme is to provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing higher education, preparing for competitive exams, and pursuing vocational courses.

Which of the following is not a minority scholarship scheme offered by the Government of India?

  1. Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  2. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  3. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme

  4. National Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Scholarship Scheme is not a minority scholarship scheme offered by the Government of India.

What is the objective of the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme?

  1. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 1 to 8

  2. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 9 and 10

  3. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 11 and 12

  4. To provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing higher education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme is to provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 1 to 8.

What is the objective of the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme?

  1. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 9 and 10

  2. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 11 and 12

  3. To provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing higher education

  4. To provide financial assistance to minority students preparing for competitive exams


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme is to provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 9 and 10.

What is the objective of the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme?

  1. To provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing higher education

  2. To provide financial assistance to minority students preparing for competitive exams

  3. To provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing vocational courses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The objective of the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme is to provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing higher education, preparing for competitive exams, and pursuing vocational courses.

Which of the following is not a minority scholarship scheme offered by the Government of India?

  1. Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  2. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  3. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme

  4. National Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Scholarship Scheme is not a minority scholarship scheme offered by the Government of India.

What is the objective of the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme?

  1. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 1 to 8

  2. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 9 and 10

  3. To provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 11 and 12

  4. To provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing higher education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme is to provide financial assistance to minority students studying in classes 1 to 8.

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