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Q39: Consider the following regarding the PM-SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme in Budget 2026-27:

Assertion (A): The budgetary allocation for PM-SHRI has seen a consistent rise, aiming to upgrade 14,500 schools.
Reason (R): These schools are designed to act as "exemplar schools" to showcase the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C
A is true, but R is false
D
A is false, but R is true
✅ Correct Answer: A
Assertion is True: The Union Budget 2026-27 continues funding the upgradation of 14,500 schools.
Reason is True: These schools act as labs for NEP 2020 implementation (experiential learning), mentoring other schools in their vicinity.