Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) aims to provide universal access to quality education for children from pre-school to class XII.
2.SSA also provides secondary education scholarships to the deserving students.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship program launched in 2018 that integrates three schemes—Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). It aims to provide inclusive and equitable quality education from pre-school to Class XII, ensuring universal access, retention, and improved learning outcomes.
Statement 2 is incorrect. SSA primarily supports infrastructure development, teacher training, digital initiatives, and vocational education but does not include scholarships as a direct component.
Source: The Hindu
