With reference to the Skill India Campaign, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
- Prime Minister had launched the Skill India Campaign in July 2015.
- The main objective of this Campaign was to train India's Youths in information technology.
Verified Answer
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
The Skill India Campaign was launched by the Prime Minister in July 2015 with the aim of skilling India's youth. So, statement 1 is correct. However, the campaign's objective is to provide training in a wide array of skills across various sectors, not exclusively in information technology. Its goal is to make the youth employable in diverse industries. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.