Consider the following statements:1.Self-Help Group (SHG) is a voluntary association of the economically poor, usually drawn from the same socio-economic background, and who resolve to come together for a common purpose of solving their issues and problems through self-help and community action.2.Lakhpati Didi Scheme aims to empower women by providing financial assistance to deserving candidates, helping them achieve financial independence and stability.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Self-Help Group (SHG) is a voluntary association of the economically poor, usually drawn from the same socio-economic background, and who resolve to come together for a common purpose of solving their issues and problems through self-help and community action.
2.Lakhpati Didi Scheme aims to empower women by providing financial assistance to deserving candidates, helping them achieve financial independence and stability.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. SHG is a voluntary association of the economically poor, usually drawn from the same socio-economic background, and who resolve to come together for a common purpose of solving their issues and problems through self-help and community action.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Lakhpati Didi Scheme aims to provide skill development training to women to encourage them to establish micro-enterprises so that they can earn at least Rs 1 lakh annually.

Source: ForumIAS

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