Question

71. The Government has recently launched Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana (PMYY). Which of the following statements are true with respect to the same?

i) It is the flagship scheme of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

ii) It aims at identifying sport talents at an early age and provide financial assistance for their training.

• A. a) Only i
• B. b) Only ii
• C. c) Both i and ii
• D. d) Neither i nor ii

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) Neither i nor ii

71 Ans.D

Explanation:

• The Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched of Pradhan MantriYuvaYojana (PMYY) to scale up an ecosystem of entrepreneurship for youngsters.

• It is MSDE’s flagship scheme on entrepreneurship education and training. The scheme spans over five years (2016-17 to 2020-21)

• It will provide entrepreneurship education and training