Q. Consider the following statements about the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS):
1.It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
2.It is a pre matric scholarship scheme open only to students studying in government and government aided schools.
3.The KVS, NVS and other government residential schools are excluded from the scheme.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 2 and 3 are correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) is a Central Sector scholarship scheme.
Statement 2 is correct: The NMMSS is a pre matric scholarship scheme open only to students studying in government and government aided schools.
Statement 3 is correct: It excludes KVS, NVS and other govt residential schools.
Source: PIB
