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Question No. 319Interactive Test Mode
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Q319. Consider the following statements: The objectives of the National Renewal Fund set up in February 1992 were: (2002) 1. To give training and counselling for workers affected by retrenchment or VRS 2. Redeployment of workers Which of these statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: The objectives of the National Renewal Fund set up in February 1992 were: (2002)

  1. To give training and counselling for workers affected by retrenchment or VRS
  2. Redeployment of workers Which of these statements is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Both 1 and 2

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• Statement 1 and Statement 2 are both correct: The National Renewal Fund (NRF) was established in February 1992 as a safety net during the New Economic Policy (1991). Its objectives included providing compensation/assistance to workers affected by industrial restructuring or voluntary retirement schemes (VRS), as well as retraining, counselling, and redeployment.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q319)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Both 1 and 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q319

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 319 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (B): "Both 1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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