Consider the following statements about the Setubandha Scholar Scheme: 1. It aims to bridge India's age-old gurukul tradition with modern scientific and academic inquiry. 2. The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Division at Central Sanskrit University is the implementing agency of the scheme. 3. There is no bar on age for one to enroll in this scheme. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about the Setubandha Scholar Scheme:
1.It aims to bridge India’s age-old gurukul tradition with modern scientific and academic inquiry.
2.The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Division at Central Sanskrit University is the implementing agency of the scheme.
3.There is no bar on age for one to enroll in this scheme.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: 1 and 2 are correct

Statement 1 is correct: Setubandha Scholar Scheme empowers scholars of traditional Gurukul education to join top academic institutes like IITs without formal degrees. It aims to bridge India’s age-old gurukul tradition with modern scientific and academic inquiry.

Statement 2 is correct: Implementing agency: Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Division at Central Sanskrit University

Statement 3 is incorrect: Eligibility criteria

Maximum age: 32 years
Minimum 5 years of study under a traditional Guru or in a Gurukul
No formal degree required
Must demonstrate excellence in traditional or classical knowledge

Source: ToI

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