Which of the following statement is true in context of Lilavati Awards?
1. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) launched the Lilavati Awards.
2. The award will be given in sub-themes, namely, women’s health, literacy, self-defense, legal awareness, and sanitation and hygiene.
Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below:

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Only 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Lilavati Awards were launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), not the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
· Statement 2 is correct: The award focuses on promoting women empowerment and is given under various sub-themes including: – Women’s health – Literacy – Self-defense – Legal awareness – Sanitation and hygiene
Information Booster:
· The Lilavati Awards are named after the famous mathematical treatise “Lilavati” written by Bhaskara II, symbolizing the importance of women in knowledge and society.
· The awards recognize institutions for their efforts in social outreach and community development in line with the themes of women empowerment.