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Current Affairs UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

Kanya Vidya-Dhan Yojna proposed to give Rs. 20,000 to a girl student for pursuing further studies after passing class:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: XII

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “XII”.

The Kanya Vidya Dhan Yojana provides Rs 20,000 to girls who pass class 12th. It also provides Rs 800 to girls who pass class 11th and 12th.

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