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321.
The National Skill Development Mission was launched in which year?
A 2014
B 2015
C 2016
D 2017
322.
The integration of digital platforms under NSDM is primarily for:
A Entertainment purposes.
B Skill assessment and certification.
C Only for administrative tasks.
D Marketing of training programs.
323.
What is a secondary objective of skill development programs under NSDM?
A Discouraging entrepreneurship.
B Promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment.
C Increasing reliance on foreign labor.
D Reducing the need for vocational training.
324.
How is the success of the NSDM measured?
A Number of government jobs created.
B Number of individuals trained, certified, and placed in jobs.
C Increase in GDP growth rate.
D Reduction in poverty levels.
325.
The NSDM aims to strengthen linkages between:
A Training providers, industry, and academia.
B Government departments and international organizations.
C Rural development agencies and urban planning bodies.
D Financial institutions and real estate developers.
326.
What is a key focus area for improving the quality of training delivery under NSDM?
A Reducing the number of training centers.
B Standardized curricula, trainer development, and technology use.
C Increasing the duration of training programs.
D Focusing solely on theoretical knowledge.
327.
In which emerging sectors has NSDM placed significant emphasis on upskilling and reskilling in recent years?
A Traditional crafts and agriculture.
B Artificial intelligence, data analytics, and renewable energy.
C Textile manufacturing and handicrafts.
D Mining and heavy industry.
328.
The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) under NSDM aims to:
A Provide financial assistance for starting businesses.
B Encourage employers to provide apprenticeship opportunities.
C Offer scholarships for vocational training.
D Subsidize the cost of higher education.
329.
Which of the following is a key initiative under the National Skill Development Mission?
A National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS).
B Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
C Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
D Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
330.
What is the primary objective of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)?
A To provide higher education scholarships.
B To equip the youth with employable skills and enhance industry readiness.
C To offer financial aid for starting businesses.
D To promote research in basic sciences.