Minority Financial Aid

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Which government scheme provides financial assistance to students belonging to minority communities in India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to students belonging to minority communities in India to pursue higher education.

What is the eligibility criterion for the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. Students must belong to a minority community

  2. Students must have a family income below a certain threshold

  3. Students must have scored a minimum percentage in their previous examination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To be eligible for the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme, students must belong to a minority community, have a family income below a certain threshold, and have scored a minimum percentage in their previous examination.

Which of the following is not a minority community in India as per the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. Muslims

  2. Christians

  3. Sikhs

  4. Jains


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As per the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme, Jains are not considered a minority community in India.

What is the maximum amount of scholarship that can be availed under the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. Rs. 10,000 per year

  2. Rs. 20,000 per year

  3. Rs. 30,000 per year

  4. Rs. 40,000 per year


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum amount of scholarship that can be availed under the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme is Rs. 30,000 per year.

Which of the following is not a document required for applying to the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. Income certificate

  2. Caste certificate

  3. Marksheet of previous examination

  4. Aadhaar card


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Caste certificate is not a document required for applying to the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme.

What is the last date for applying to the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. 31st March

  2. 30th April

  3. 31st May

  4. 30th June


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The last date for applying to the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme is 31st May.

Which of the following is not a benefit of the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. Financial assistance for higher education

  2. Reservation in admission to educational institutions

  3. Coaching for competitive examinations

  4. Job placement assistance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Job placement assistance is not a benefit of the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme.

Which government body is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. Ministry of Human Resource Development

  2. Ministry of Minority Affairs

  3. Ministry of Finance

  4. Ministry of Home Affairs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ministry of Minority Affairs is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme.

What is the name of the online portal through which students can apply for the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. National Scholarship Portal

  2. Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme Portal

  3. Ministry of Minority Affairs Portal

  4. Government of India Scholarship Portal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Students can apply for the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme through the National Scholarship Portal.

Which of the following is not a criterion for selecting students for the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. Merit

  2. Income

  3. Caste

  4. Religion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Caste is not a criterion for selecting students for the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme.

What is the duration of the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The duration of the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme is 3 years.

Which of the following is not a document required for renewal of the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. Income certificate

  2. Marksheet of previous examination

  3. Aadhaar card

  4. Caste certificate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Caste certificate is not a document required for renewal of the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme.

What is the maximum number of times a student can avail the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A student can avail the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme for a maximum of 3 times.

Which of the following is not a minority community in India as per the National Commission for Minorities?

  1. Muslims

  2. Christians

  3. Sikhs

  4. Parsis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parsis are not considered a minority community in India as per the National Commission for Minorities.

What is the name of the scholarship scheme launched by the Government of India for students belonging to the economically weaker sections?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Scholarship Scheme is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to students belonging to the economically weaker sections to pursue higher education.

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