Which of the following statements are correct about Saakshar Bharat scheme? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan. 2. The scheme applies to women in particular and disadvantaged groups in general. 3. T

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Q: 91 (CDS-I/2017)

Which of the following statements are correct about ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme?
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan.
2. The scheme applies to women in particular and disadvantaged groups in general.
3. The scheme applies to persons above the age of 10 years.
4. The scheme is anchored with Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local Self-Government.
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Economics

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CDS-I

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The correct statements about the ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme are as follows:

1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan.

This statement is correct. The ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme was indeed launched during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan, which took place from 2007 to 2012.

2. The scheme applies to women in particular and disadvantaged groups in general.

This statement is correct. The ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme primarily focuses on the education and literacy of women, as well as other disadvantaged groups in society.

3. The scheme applies to persons above the age of 10 years.

This statement is correct. The ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme is targeted towards individuals who are above the age of 10 years, with a special emphasis on providing adult education.

4. The scheme is anchored with Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local Self-Government.

Although this statement is not mentioned in the question, it is a correct statement. The ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme is indeed anchored with Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local Self-Government, which play a crucial role in implementing the scheme at the grassroots level.

Therefore, the correct