Skill India Mission: Objectives and Achievements

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the objectives and achievements of the Skill India Mission, a flagship initiative of the Government of India launched in 2015 to enhance the employability of the Indian workforce.
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What is the primary objective of the Skill India Mission?

  1. To provide skill training to the unemployed youth of India

  2. To promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among the skilled workforce

  3. To enhance the employability of the Indian workforce

  4. To create a skilled workforce that meets the needs of the industry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Skill India Mission is to enhance the employability of the Indian workforce by providing skill training, promoting entrepreneurship, and creating a skilled workforce that meets the needs of the industry.

Which of the following is not a key component of the Skill India Mission?

  1. Skill Training

  2. Entrepreneurship Development

  3. Financial Assistance

  4. Placement Assistance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Financial Assistance is not a key component of the Skill India Mission. The key components include Skill Training, Entrepreneurship Development, and Placement Assistance.

What is the target set by the Skill India Mission for skilling the Indian workforce by 2022?

  1. 100 million

  2. 200 million

  3. 300 million

  4. 400 million


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The target set by the Skill India Mission for skilling the Indian workforce by 2022 is 400 million.

Which of the following is not a sector covered under the Skill India Mission?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Retail


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Retail is not a sector covered under the Skill India Mission. The sectors covered include Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Services.

What is the name of the flagship scheme of the Skill India Mission?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

  2. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

  3. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

  4. Skill Loan Scheme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Skill India Mission.

Which of the following is not a mode of skill training under the Skill India Mission?

  1. Institutional Training

  2. Apprenticeship Training

  3. On-the-Job Training

  4. Distance Learning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Distance Learning is not a mode of skill training under the Skill India Mission. The modes of skill training include Institutional Training, Apprenticeship Training, and On-the-Job Training.

What is the role of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in the Skill India Mission?

  1. To coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Skill India Mission

  2. To provide funding for skill training programs

  3. To develop skill standards and curriculum

  4. To assess and certify the skills of the trained workforce


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in the Skill India Mission is to coordinate and oversee the implementation of the mission.

Which of the following is not a key achievement of the Skill India Mission?

  1. Increased participation of women in the workforce

  2. Reduced unemployment rate

  3. Improved employability of the skilled workforce

  4. Increased foreign direct investment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased foreign direct investment is not a key achievement of the Skill India Mission. The key achievements include Increased participation of women in the workforce, Reduced unemployment rate, and Improved employability of the skilled workforce.

What is the name of the online portal launched by the Government of India to provide information and services related to skill training?

  1. Skill India Portal

  2. National Skill Development Portal

  3. Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Portal

  4. National Skill Registry Portal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Skill India Portal is the name of the online portal launched by the Government of India to provide information and services related to skill training.

Which of the following is not a challenge faced by the Skill India Mission?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. Inadequate funding

  3. Lack of skilled trainers

  4. Low awareness about skill training programs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Low awareness about skill training programs is not a challenge faced by the Skill India Mission. The challenges include Lack of infrastructure, Inadequate funding, and Lack of skilled trainers.

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote entrepreneurship among the skilled workforce?

  1. Startup India

  2. Standup India

  3. Make in India

  4. Digital India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Startup India is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote entrepreneurship among the skilled workforce.

Which of the following is not a benefit of skill training under the Skill India Mission?

  1. Increased employability

  2. Higher wages

  3. Better job opportunities

  4. Improved living standards


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved living standards is not a direct benefit of skill training under the Skill India Mission. The direct benefits include Increased employability, Higher wages, and Better job opportunities.

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to skilled workers for setting up their own businesses?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

  2. Skill Loan Scheme

  3. Standup India Scheme

  4. Startup India Scheme


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Skill Loan Scheme is the name of the scheme launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to skilled workers for setting up their own businesses.

Which of the following is not a partner of the Skill India Mission?

  1. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

  2. National Skill Development Corporation

  3. World Bank

  4. Asian Development Bank


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asian Development Bank is not a partner of the Skill India Mission. The partners include Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, National Skill Development Corporation, and World Bank.

What is the name of the annual event organized by the Government of India to showcase the achievements of the Skill India Mission?

  1. Skill India Summit

  2. National Skill Development Day

  3. WorldSkills Competition

  4. India Skills Competition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Skill India Summit is the name of the annual event organized by the Government of India to showcase the achievements of the Skill India Mission.

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