**Question:** Given below are two statements: Statement I: As of December 2023, around 1.3 crore candidates have received training under PMKVY. Statement II: Out of these candidates around 60 lakh individuals have been placed. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
**Options:**
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(C) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
**Correct Answer:** A
**Explanation:** Both statements are correct regarding PMKVY. As of December 2023, around 1.3 crore candidates received training and around 60 lakh were placed.
*Published: September 05, 2025 at 11:05 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2024, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*