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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state will launch the ‘Free Smartphone Yojna’ to dole out 1 lakh smartphones?
A
Kerala
B
Bihar
C
Gujarat
D
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The UP government launched the ‘Free Smartphone Yojana on December 25, 2021. Under the scheme the state government will distribute smartphones and tablets to final year students of graduation and above. In phase I of the scheme around one lakh smartphones and tablets will be given to final year students of B.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under this scheme UP Free Smartphone and Tablet Yojana, the UP government will distribute free smartphones and tablets to 68 lakh youth of the state. UP Free Smartphone Yojana 2021 is a total plan of 3000 thousand crores. Which can avail by all the youth belonging to rural and urban areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Orders have been issued by the government to companies like Lava, Samsung and Acer for the supply of smartphones and tablets. The companies will provide them before December 24, the statement said. In the first phase, an order of about Rs 2, 035 crore has been issued for the purchase of smartphones and tablets.

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