Consider the following statements regarding the Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) Scheme: 1. It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. 2. It is a Central Sector Scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) Scheme:
1.It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2.It is a Central Sector Scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] Only 1

[B] Only 2

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct SMILE scheme was launched in 2022 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Statement 2: Correct It is a Central Sector Scheme.

Source- HT