2017-18 मध्ये दीन दयाल उपाध्याय यांच्या नावाने सुरू केलेल्या स्पर्श (SPARSH) या योजनेचे खालीलपैकी कोणते उद्देश आहेत ?
(a) लहान वयाच्या मुलांना आराम आणि तणावमुक्त करण्यासाठी छंदाची जोपासना करणे.
(b) मुलांच्या पोषण आणि आरोग्य स्थितीला प्रोत्साहन देण्याकरीता.
(c) मुलांमध्ये फिलेटली बाबतचे छंद जोपासण्यासाठी चालना देणे विशेषतः टपाल तिकीटे.
(d) शालेय विद्यार्थ्यांची गळती कमी करण्यासाठी.
पर्यायी उत्तरे :

The correct answer is Option B ((a) and (c) are correct).

Key Points:
• SPARSH Scheme Launch: Launched on 3rd November, 2017 by the Department of Posts (Ministry of Communications), Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana stands for *Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude & Research in Stamps as a Hobby*.
• Core Objectives:
• Promote Philately (the collection and study of postage stamps) among school students (Statement c).
• Encourage creative hobbies that de-stress young children and provide educational relaxation beyond formal academic curriculum pressures (Statement a).
• Scholarship Details: Provides an annual scholarship of ₹6,000 (₹500 per month) to students from Standard VI to IX demonstrating strong academic records and active interest in philately clubs.
• Official Key: Statements (a) and (c) are correct, validating Option (2).
• Key Takeaway: Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana (2017) provides philately scholarships to school children to promote stamp collection as a relaxing educational hobby.