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National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

Solve 5 National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.

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Q1Consider the following statements about NAPS-2 funding and payment: 1. Its allocation for FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26 is ₹1,942 crore, with a target of 46 lakh apprentices. 2. The employer must pay at least 75% of the stipend by the 10th of the following month. 3. Government stipend support is reimbursed to the employer after the employer confirms payment. How many of the statements given above are correct?

A Only one

B Only two

C All three

D None

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: NAPS-2 carries a ₹1,942 crore allocation and a 46 lakh target for FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26, while employers pay at least 75% by the 10th of the next month. Statement 3 is false because the Government share goes directly to the apprentice through DBT.

Q2Which statement correctly describes the age conditions connected with apprenticeship and NAPS-2 stipend support?

A The minimum age is 16 years for all trades, with no upper age condition for stipend support.

B The minimum age is 18 years for every trade, and stipend support is available only up to age 30.

C The minimum age is 14 years, rising to 18 for designated trades in hazardous industries; stipend support requires the apprentice to be up to 35 years at portal registration.

D The minimum age is 14 years for all trades, while hazardous-industry apprentices can claim stipend support only after age 35.

Explanation

The general minimum age for an apprentice is 14 years. It becomes 18 years for designated trades linked to hazardous industries. Separately, an apprentice seeking Government stipend support under NAPS-2 must be no older than 35 years when registering on the portal.

Q3Which ministry launched the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme on 19 August 2016?

A Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

B Ministry of Labour and Employment

C Ministry of Education

D Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Explanation

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme on 19 August 2016 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Its purpose is to expand apprenticeship training and reduce the stipend burden on employers.

Q4Consider the following statements about NAPS-2: 1. Training may be conducted in both Designated Trades and Optional Trades. 2. Government stipend support is available even when a course is not aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: NAPS-2 permits training in Designated Trades as well as Optional Trades, including employer-designed courses. Statement 2 is incorrect: alignment is not compulsory for every course, but Government stipend support is restricted to aligned courses.

Q5What is the Government of India's monthly stipend support under NAPS-2?

A 50% of stipend, capped at ₹3,000 per apprentice

B 25% of stipend, capped at ₹1,500 per apprentice

C 75% of stipend, capped at ₹1,500 per apprentice

D A fixed ₹1,942 per apprentice without any percentage limit

Explanation

Under NAPS-2, the Government of India pays 25% of the stipend, subject to a ceiling of ₹1,500 per apprentice per month. This share is transferred directly to the apprentice through DBT; the employer pays at least the remaining 75%.

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