Given below are two statements:
Statement I: 'Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission of Teachers and Teaching' aims at promoting socially relevant research in Science.
Statement II: 'Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration' aims at teacher training and faculty development.
In the light of the above statements, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

Both Statement I and Statement II are false:
1. Statement I: The Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission of Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) does not primarily aim to promote socially relevant research in science. Instead, it focuses on teacher training, faculty development, and improving the quality of education at all levels. The mission emphasizes equipping teachers with professional development opportunities and innovative teaching methodologies.
2. Statement II: The Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) is not aimed at teacher training and faculty development. Instead, it is a program designed to enhance research collaboration between Indian institutions and leading global institutions to advance research in various disciplines.
Information Booster: 1. PMMMNMTT Key Components:
· National Resource Centres for teacher training.
· Centres of Excellence for curriculum and pedagogy.
· Faculty induction programs.
2. SPARC Objectives:
· Focus on joint research projects.
· Promotion of advanced international collaboration in higher education.