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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The “Super-75” scholarship schemes have been launched by the government of which state for meritorious girls from poor families to support them in education and entrepreneurship?
A
Uttrakhand
B
Rajasthan
C
Maharashtra
D
Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Manoj Sinha. J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha announced the launch of Super-75 scholarship scheme on 8 March 2021. The scheme aims to support the education of meritorious girls from poor families so that they can excel in streams like medicine, engineering and humanity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday launched 75 homestays in rural areas to commemorate the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ in the 75th year of Independence.

Detailed explanation-3: -The All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India offers PM Special Scholarship Scheme for Class 12 passed students of Jammu and Kashmir. This AICTE JK scholarship offers variable awards to students who wish to pursue studies outside J&K.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tejaswin Initiative Under Mission Youth JK Strengthening Women Entrepreneurs Ecosystem in J&K, the Lt Governor also announced a new scheme - Tejaswini under Mission Youth, to provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakhs to the girls between the age group of 18 to 35 years to start their business.

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