'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
A
Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.
Correct answer
B
Enrolling the persons in Universities for distance learning programmes.
C
Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and urban poor in some public sector undertakings.
D
Certifying the skills acquired by trainees under the National Skill Development Programme.
Explanation
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme, a key component of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), aims to formally certify the skills of the informal workforce, such as construction workers, who have acquired expertise through traditional or on-the-job experience. Option (d) is a common distractor, but it is incorrect because RPL focuses on validating *existing* informal skills rather than certifying new trainees who have just completed formal institutional programs. The core concept tested is the formalization of the unorganized sector's skill sets by aligning them with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
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