Which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT?
i. The 'SGSY' scheme was implemented in 2009.
ii. The primary objective of the 'SGSY' scheme was to promote and attain self-employment.
iii. The 'SGSY' scheme performed well in Andhra Pradesh.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only i.
The Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) was launched in 1999–2000, not in 2009, to provide self-employment opportunities to rural poor by organizing them into Self-Help Groups (SHGs), offering skill development, and providing financial assistance. Its main goal was indeed to promote self-employment, making statement ii correct. While the scheme had mixed results across states, Andhra Pradesh is often cited as one of the better-performing states, so statement iii is generally considered correct.
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Statement i: Incorrect
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Statement ii: Correct
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Statement iii: Correct