'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to

'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the…

Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.
Enrolling the persons in Universities for distance learning programmes.
Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and urban poor in some public sector undertakings.
Certifying the skills acquired by trainees under the National Skill Development Programme.

Answer

(a) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) under the Skill India/PMKVY framework assesses and certifies skills already acquired informally or through traditional experience, especially in sectors like construction. Correct.
(b) It is not a scheme for university distance education enrolment. Incorrect.
(c) It does not reserve skilled jobs in PSUs for rural/urban poor. Incorrect.
(d) RPL is meant for people who already possess skills from prior learning/experience, not for certifying trainees freshly trained under the programme. Incorrect.