Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Youth Programme in India)	List-II (Focus/Aim)
(A) Scouts and Guides	(I) Aims at involving college level students in programmes of social service and national development
(B) The National Service Scheme	(II) Aimed at making the youth participate in the development processes of their respective countries
(C) Commonwealth Youth Programme	(III) Provides opportunities for students to involve themselves, on a whole-time basis for a short period of one or two years, in programmes of national development
(D) The National Service Volunteer Scheme	(IV) Aims at developing the character of boys and girls to make them good citizens by inculcating in them a spirit of loyalty, patriotism and thoughtfulness for others

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

For questions on government schemes, pay attention to the target audience mentioned in the scheme's name or description. 'National Service Scheme' targets students for service, 'Scouts and Guides' targets boys and girls for character, and 'Commonwealth Youth Programme' has an international focus.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Objective: To match youth development programmes with their aims and target groups. Procedure:

• (A) Scouts and Guides: An international movement for character development in boys and girls, aiming to instill values like loyalty, patriotism, and service. Matches with (IV) Aims at developing the character of boys and girls.... Result: A -> IV.
• (B) The National Service Scheme (NSS): A public service programme by the Government of India, primarily for higher education students (college level), with a motto of "Not Me, But You," focusing on social service and community development. Matches with (I) Aims at involving college level students in programmes of social service.... Result: B -> I.
• (C) Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP): An international programme for Commonwealth countries, aimed at empowering youth to participate in national development. Matches with (II) Aimed at making the youth participate in the development processes of their respective countries. Result: C -> II.
• (D) The National Service Volunteer Scheme (NSVS): A scheme offering students opportunities to engage in national development activities on a full-time basis for a short period after their first degree. Matches with (III) Provides opportunities for students to involve themselves, on a whole-time basis for a short period.... Result: D -> III.

Conclusion: The correct matches are A-IV, B-I, C-II, and D-III, corresponding to option (1).