Social Welfare — Set 2
Government Schemes · सामाजिक कल्याण · Questions 11–20 of 100
What does PM-JAY stand for in India's health insurance scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana
PM-JAY stands for Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana, also known as Ayushman Bharat. It is India's flagship health insurance scheme providing cashless and free treatment up to Rs. 5 lakh per year to eligible families.
In which year was the Ayushman Bharat - PM-JAY scheme launched?
Correct Answer: C. 2018
The correct answer is 2018. The Ayushman Bharat - Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) was officially launched on September 23, 2018, to provide health insurance coverage to vulnerable and economically weaker sections of society. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the maximum coverage amount provided under PM-JAY per beneficiary family per annum?
Correct Answer: B. Rs. 5 lakh
PM-JAY provides a maximum coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per beneficiary family per annum for hospitalization and tertiary care services, covering both secondary and tertiary care across empaneled hospitals. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.
What is the target population for eligibility under PM-JAY scheme?
Correct Answer: C. Vulnerable and economically weaker sections
The correct answer is Vulnerable and economically weaker sections. PM-JAY primarily targets vulnerable and economically weaker sections of society, including landless agricultural workers, unorganized sector workers, and households falling below a certain income threshold. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What does PMJJBY stand for?
Correct Answer: A. Prime Minister Jan Jeevan Bima Yojana
PMJJBY (Prime Minister Jan Jeevan Bima Yojana) is a term life insurance scheme offering affordable coverage with a death benefit of Rs. 2 lakh, designed for individuals aged 18-50 years. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.
In which year was the Prime Minister Jan Jeevan Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) launched?
Correct Answer: C. 2015
The correct answer is 2015. PMJJBY was launched on May 9, 2015, by the Government of India to provide affordable life insurance protection to unorganized sector workers and economically weaker sections of society. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the monthly premium for PMJJBY coverage?
Correct Answer: C. Rs. 30 per month
The monthly premium for PMJJBY is only Rs. 30 per month, making it highly affordable for low-income individuals and unorganized sector workers seeking life insurance protection. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.
What does PMMVY stand for in India's social welfare programs?
Correct Answer: C. Prime Minister Matri Vandana Yojana
The correct answer is Prime Minister Matri Vandana Yojana. PMMVY (Prime Minister Matri Vandana Yojana) is a maternity benefit scheme providing cash assistance to pregnant and lactating women to improve their health and nutrition during pregnancy and after childbirth. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
In which year was the Prime Minister Matri Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) launched?
Correct Answer: B. 2017
The correct answer is 2017. PMMVY was launched on January 1, 2017, by the Government of India to provide direct monetary support to pregnant and lactating women for better health and nutrition outcomes. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the total cash benefit provided under PMMVY to beneficiaries?
Correct Answer: D. Rs. 5000
PMMVY provides a total cash benefit of Rs. 5000 to beneficiary pregnant and lactating women in installments across different stages of pregnancy and post-delivery period. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.