Which of the following statements about 'SHRESHTA' scheme, launched recently by the Government of India, is/are correct? 1. This scheme is for residential education for students in high school in targeted areas. 2. It provides for high quality education for meritorious but poor Scheduled Caste students. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 2 only
  3. C. Both 1 and 2
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Explanation

The SHRESHTA (Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) aims to provide high-quality residential education to meritorious SC students in reputed private schools.

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