The Eklavya Model Residential Schools
- were set up to cater to the need of children of SC community
- provide quality and all round education after charging the least minimum fee
- reserve equal number of seats for girls and boys
- are provided funds under Article 275(1) of the Indian Constitution
Which of the above given statements are true?
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1, 2 and 4
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1 and 3
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3 and 4
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2, 3 and 4
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In the context of the trend of establishing quality residential schools for the promotion of education in all areas and habitations in the country, the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for ST students take their place among the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and the Kendriya Vidyalayas. The structure of EMRS is as follows:
- Admission to these schools will be through selection/competition with suitable provision for preference to children belonging to Primitive Tribal Groups, first generation students, etc.
2. Sufficient land would be given by the State Government for the school, play grounds, hostels, residential quarters, etc. free of cost.
3. The number of seats for boys and girls will be equal.
4. In these schools, education will be entirely free.
- Every class can have maximum 60 students preferably in 2 sections of 30 students each and the total sanctioned strength of the school will be 480 students.