Q. Consider the following statements regarding “National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC)”:
1.NSTFDC was set up in 2001 under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
2.It works for the socio-economic and educational up-liftment of Scheduled Tribes (STs) through better self-employment avenues.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC): NSTFDC was set up in 2001 under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

  • It works for the socio-economic and educational upliftment of Scheduled Tribes (STs) through better self-employment avenues.
  • It devises and implements financial assistance schemes exclusively for the tribal.

Source: FORUMIAS

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