Educational Support — MCQ Practice
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With reference to educational support for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), consider the following statements: 1. The creamy layer concept applies to all OBC educational support schemes without exception. 2. The 93rd Constitutional Amendment enabled reservation in private educational institutions. 3. The National Commission for Backward Classes has constitutional status since 2018. 4. OBC students get the same quantum of scholarship as SC/ST students. Which of the statements given above are correct?
The concept of 'creamy layer' in the context of OBC reservations was introduced by which of the following?
Which of the following best describes the constitutional basis for educational support to OBCs? 1. Article 15(4) - Special provisions for backward classes 2. Article 16(4) - Reservation in appointments 3. Article 46 - Promotion of educational interests of weaker sections 4. Article 21A - Right to education
Consider the following statements about the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBCs: 1. It covers only tuition fees and not maintenance allowances. 2. The funding pattern is 60:40 between Centre and states. 3. Applications are processed through the National Scholarship Portal. 4. It was launched after the implementation of Mandal Commission recommendations. Which of the statements given above are correct?
The National Education Policy 2020 proposes which of the following measures specifically benefiting OBC students? 1. Gender Inclusion Funds 2. Special Education Zones in disadvantaged areas 3. Academic Bank of Credits for flexible degree programs 4. Separate OBC universities