Social Welfare — Set 3

Correct Answer: A. Janani Suraksha Yojana

The correct answer is Janani Suraksha Yojana. JSY (Janani Suraksha Yojana) is a safe motherhood intervention scheme that promotes institutional delivery among pregnant women to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.

Correct Answer: B. 2005

The correct answer is 2005. JSY was launched on April 12, 2005, by the Government of India to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality through promoting safe institutional delivery and providing cash assistance. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.

Correct Answer: C. Rs. 800

JSY provides cash assistance of Rs. 600 to mothers for institutional delivery and Rs. 200 to ASHA workers as incentive, promoting safe delivery and reducing out-of-pocket expenses.

Correct Answer: A. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

The correct answer is Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana. RSBY (Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana) is a health insurance scheme that provides coverage for unorganized sector workers and their families, offering cashless treatment at empaneled hospitals. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.

Correct Answer: B. 2007

The correct answer is 2007. RSBY was launched in 2007 by the Government of India to provide health insurance coverage to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and unorganized sector workers, including their dependents. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.

Correct Answer: B. Rs. 50000

RSBY provides a maximum annual health insurance coverage of Rs. 30000 (increased to Rs. 50000 in some states) for hospitalization expenses at empaneled government and private hospitals.

Correct Answer: B. Old Age Pension, Widow Pension, Disability Pension

The correct answer is Old Age Pension, Widow Pension, Disability Pension. India's Social Security Pension schemes include Old Age Pension for persons above 60 years, Widow Pension for widowed women, and Disability Pension for persons with disabilities, providing monthly stipends. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.

Correct Answer: B. 60 years

The correct answer is 60 years. The minimum age for eligibility for Old Age Pension in most Indian states is 60 years, though some states have provisions for early pension at 55 years for BPL beneficiaries. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.

Correct Answer: B. Antyodaya Anna Yojana

The correct answer is Antyodaya Anna Yojana. AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) is a food security scheme targeting the poorest of the poor households, providing subsidized food grains including rice and wheat at highly concessional rates. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.

Correct Answer: B. 1999

The correct answer is 1999. AAY was launched on December 25, 1999, by the Government of India as a targeted food security scheme to provide subsidized food grains to the poorest of the poor and destitute households. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.