Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
List I - List II
1. I. Rashtriya Mahila Kosh - A) Empowerment of women
2. II. Mahila Samriddhi Yojana - B) Education for Women's Equality
3. III. Indira Mahila Yojana - C) Promotion of savings among rural women
4. IV. Mahila Samakhya Programme - D) Meeting credit needs of the poor women
Codes:
A
I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
B
I-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B
C
I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
D
I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK) was established to meet the credit needs of the poor women, functioning as a microfinance institution. (I matches D)
2. Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (MSY) was a scheme aimed at encouraging the promotion of savings among rural women by providing incentives for deposits in post office savings accounts. (II matches C)
3. Indira Mahila Yojana (IMY) was launched for the holistic empowerment of women by organizing them into self-help groups. (III matches A)
4. Mahila Samakhya Programme is a program specifically designed for education for Women's Equality, aiming to empower women through education in rural areas. (IV matches B)