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Which of the following is a prestigious scholarship program aimed at supporting students pursuing professional degrees in India?

  1. Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme

  2. National Scholarship Portal

  3. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

  4. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Scholarship

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program that provides financial assistance to students pursuing professional degrees in engineering, technology, architecture, and town planning.

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a centralized platform for students to apply for various scholarships offered by the Government of India. Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of NSP?

  1. Ministry of Human Resource Development

  2. Ministry of Finance

  3. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

  4. Ministry of Minority Affairs

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is implemented by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), which is responsible for the overall development of education in India.

The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) provides scholarships to students belonging to economically weaker sections of society. Which of the following is not a category of students eligible for CSSS?

  1. Students from Scheduled Castes (SCs)

  2. Students from Scheduled Tribes (STs)

  3. Students from Other Backward Classes (OBCs)

  4. Students from General Category

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) is exclusively for students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Students from General Category are not eligible for this scholarship.

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) provides scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society. Which of the following is not a criterion for eligibility under PMSS?

  1. Annual family income below Rs. 6 lakhs

  2. Secured at least 60% marks in Class 12

  3. Enrolled in a recognized professional degree program

  4. Belonging to General Category

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) is open to students from all categories, except General Category. Students from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) are eligible for this scholarship.

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme provides scholarships to students pursuing professional degrees in engineering, technology, architecture, and town planning. What is the maximum scholarship amount provided under this scheme?

  1. Rs. 30,000 per annum

  2. Rs. 50,000 per annum

  3. Rs. 75,000 per annum

  4. Rs. 1,00,000 per annum

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme provides a scholarship amount of Rs. 30,000 per annum to students pursuing professional degrees in engineering, technology, architecture, and town planning.

The National Scholarship Scheme for Persons with Disabilities (NSPPD) provides scholarships to students with disabilities pursuing professional degrees. What is the minimum percentage of disability required for eligibility under NSPPD?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 50%

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Scholarship Scheme for Persons with Disabilities (NSPPD) provides scholarships to students with disabilities pursuing professional degrees. The minimum percentage of disability required for eligibility under NSPPD is 40%.

The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme (RGNF) provides scholarships to meritorious students pursuing research in social sciences. What is the duration of the RGNF scholarship?

  1. 2 years

  2. 3 years

  3. 4 years

  4. 5 years

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme (RGNF) provides scholarships to meritorious students pursuing research in social sciences for a duration of 5 years.

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Doctoral Fellowship Scheme provides scholarships to students pursuing doctoral research in social sciences. What is the maximum scholarship amount provided under this scheme?

  1. Rs. 25,000 per month

  2. Rs. 30,000 per month

  3. Rs. 35,000 per month

  4. Rs. 40,000 per month

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Doctoral Fellowship Scheme provides a scholarship amount of Rs. 35,000 per month to students pursuing doctoral research in social sciences.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) provides scholarships to students pursuing professional degrees in engineering, technology, and architecture. What is the name of this scholarship scheme?

  1. UGC Engineering Scholarship Scheme

  2. UGC Technology Scholarship Scheme

  3. UGC Architecture Scholarship Scheme

  4. UGC Professional Scholarship Scheme

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The University Grants Commission (UGC) provides scholarships to students pursuing professional degrees in engineering, technology, and architecture under the UGC Professional Scholarship Scheme.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) provides scholarships to students pursuing professional degrees in engineering, technology, architecture, and town planning. What is the name of this scholarship scheme?

  1. AICTE Engineering Scholarship Scheme

  2. AICTE Technology Scholarship Scheme

  3. AICTE Architecture Scholarship Scheme

  4. AICTE Professional Scholarship Scheme

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) provides scholarships to students pursuing professional degrees in engineering, technology, architecture, and town planning under the AICTE Professional Scholarship Scheme.

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) provides a centralized platform for students to apply for various scholarships offered by the Government of India. What is the official website of NSP?

  1. www.scholarships.gov.in

  2. www.education.gov.in

  3. www.aicte-india.org

  4. www.ugc.ac.in

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The official website of the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is www.scholarships.gov.in.

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) provides scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society. What is the minimum annual family income limit for eligibility under PMSS?

  1. Rs. 1 lakh

  2. Rs. 2 lakhs

  3. Rs. 3 lakhs

  4. Rs. 4 lakhs

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum annual family income limit for eligibility under the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) is Rs. 2 lakhs.

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme provides scholarships to students pursuing professional degrees in engineering, technology, architecture, and town planning. What is the eligibility criterion for this scholarship?

  1. Secured at least 75% marks in Class 12

  2. Belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) or Scheduled Tribes (STs)

  3. Annual family income below Rs. 6 lakhs

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The eligibility criteria for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme include securing at least 75% marks in Class 12, belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) or Scheduled Tribes (STs), and having an annual family income below Rs. 6 lakhs.

The National Scholarship Scheme for Persons with Disabilities (NSPPD) provides scholarships to students with disabilities pursuing professional degrees. What is the maximum scholarship amount provided under NSPPD?

  1. Rs. 20,000 per annum

  2. Rs. 30,000 per annum

  3. Rs. 40,000 per annum

  4. Rs. 50,000 per annum

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum scholarship amount provided under the National Scholarship Scheme for Persons with Disabilities (NSPPD) is Rs. 50,000 per annum.

The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme (RGNF) provides scholarships to meritorious students pursuing research in social sciences. What is the eligibility criterion for this scholarship?

  1. Secured at least 55% marks in Master's degree

  2. Cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) or equivalent

  3. Below 28 years of age at the time of application

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The eligibility criteria for the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme (RGNF) include securing at least 55% marks in Master's degree, clearing National Eligibility Test (NET) or equivalent, and being below 28 years of age at the time of application.

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