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2021

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

The government of India has allowed Women to sit in which exam recently for the first time in India?

A	UPSC CSE
B	AFCAT
C	NDA
D	CDS

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Indian Army for not allowing women to take part in National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance exams.

Detailed explanation-2: -Previously, only unmarried male candidates were allowed to take the NDA exam, and female candidates were not. With the latest announcement by the Supreme Court of India, NDA for girls and women are now allowed to take the exam in an interim order issued on August 18, 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -Candidates should have studied up to 12th Class and passed the 10+2 pattern of School Education with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University. Note - Candidates who will appear for the board exams this year are eligible to appear for the exam.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to the NDA eligibility criteria, only unmarried male and female aspirants aged between 16.5 - 19.5 are eligible to apply for the exam. Those interested in applying for this exam must fall in the mentioned age range.

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