Current Affairs · Union Budget
Consider the following statements in the context of recent welfare initiatives: Statement I: The Union Budget increased allocations for tribal welfare and disability welfare schemes, including Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and assistance to persons with disabilities. Statement II: The enhanced allocations indicate that these schemes have been converted into fully State-funded programmes with the Centre withdrawing operational responsibility. Statement III: The newly announced schemes completely replace existing disability initiatives, leading to the discontinuation of the Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) scheme. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.✓
- 2Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.
- 3Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
- 4Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
Correct answer
Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.
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