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PM Internship Scheme - Phase 2 MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

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Practice questions

Q1Consider the following statements about Round 2 of the PM Internship Scheme: 1. It opened on 9 January 2025. 2. More than 1.18 lakh opportunities were available across all 735 districts. 3. About 327 partner companies participated. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only

B 1, 2 and 3

C 2 and 3 only

D 1 and 3 only

Explanation

All three statements are correct. Round 2 opened on 9 January 2025 and expanded the pilot to more than 1.18 lakh internship opportunities across all 735 districts. About 327 partner companies participated, compared with 280 companies in Round 1.

Q2Under the pilot rules applicable to Phase 2, how was the monthly assistance of ₹5,000 divided between the partner company and the government?

A ₹1,000 by the company and ₹4,000 by the government

B ₹2,500 by the company and ₹2,500 by the government

C ₹500 by the company and ₹4,500 by the government

D ₹4,500 by the company and ₹500 by the government

Explanation

For each month of the 12-month pilot internship, the partner company contributed ₹500 from its corporate social responsibility funds, subject to attendance and conduct. The government transferred the remaining ₹4,500 through direct benefit transfer, making the total monthly assistance ₹5,000.

Q3Consider the following statements about eligibility under the PM Internship Scheme: 1. Under the Phase 2 pilot rules, eligible applicants were aged 21-24 and could not be in full-time education, although online or distance learners were allowed. 2. Under the 2026 expansion, eligible youth aged 18-25 included final-year full-time graduate and postgraduate students. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2

B 1 only

C 2 only

D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct and refer to different rule periods. Phase 2 used the 21-24 age band and barred full-time education while permitting online or distance learners. The 2026 expansion widened the age band to 18-25 and admitted final-year full-time graduate and postgraduate students.

Q4Which ministry is the nodal ministry for implementing the PM Internship Scheme?

A Ministry of Corporate Affairs

B Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

C Ministry of Labour and Employment

D Ministry of Education

Explanation

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is the nodal ministry for the PM Internship Scheme and operates it through the central portal. Its focus on employability does not place it under the skill-development, labour or education ministries; it remains a separate central pilot.

Q5Match List I with List II for the indicative education-wise opportunities in Phase 2 of the PM Internship Scheme: List I: 1. Graduates; 2. ITI holders; 3. Diploma holders; 4. 12th pass List II: a. 15,000; b. 18,000; c. 23,000; d. 37,000 Choose the correct code:

A 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

B 1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a

C 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a

D 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

Explanation

The correct matching is graduates–37,000, ITI holders–23,000, diploma holders–18,000 and 12th pass–15,000. These four figures form part of the indicative Phase 2 opportunity mix; the remaining listed category was 10th pass with 25,000 opportunities.

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