Scholarship Schemes — Prelims Questions

With reference to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), consider the following statements: 1. NSP 2.0 uses blockchain technology for document verification 2. The portal covers scholarships from both central and state governments 3. Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for all scholarship applications 4. The portal processes applications for over 50 different scholarship schemes

The PM-YASASVI scheme, launched in 2022, is specifically designed for:

Which of the following best describes the constitutional basis for scholarship schemes in India?

The 'creamy layer' concept in scholarship schemes refers to:

Consider the following about the cost-sharing pattern in centrally sponsored scholarship schemes: 1. Central government bears 100% cost for all scholarship schemes 2. The typical sharing ratio is 60:40 between centre and states 3. Union Territories receive 100% central funding 4. States can modify eligibility criteria for centrally sponsored schemes