Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The primary objective of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is to promote urban education in India.
2.EMRS provide education from secondary to higher secondary levels.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The primary objective of EMRS is to provide quality education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote and tribal areas. The focus is on bridging educational gaps and providing opportunities for ST students in rural and underserved regions.
Statement 2 is correct. EMRS provide free education to ST children from Class VI to XII, covering middle school, secondary, and higher secondary education levels.
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