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UPSC 2017: '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
(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
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels
Under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, the ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ (RPL) component assesses and certifies skills informally gained by workers—especially construction labourers—through traditional, on-the-job experience. It is not about distance education, job reservation, or certifying fresh trainees. ([jagranjosh.com](https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/civil-services-prelims-exam-2017-question-paper-and-answer-key-1497599465-1?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2017, GS Paper 1, as Question 9. It falls under Indian Economy > Human Development, Poverty & Employment Schemes.
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