State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · Question 72

Which of the following Direct Benefit Scheme (DBS) has been recognized by the 'Guinness Book of World Records' as the world's largest Direct Benefit Scheme?

  1. MGNREGA
  2. PAHAL
  3. NSAP
  4. None of the above
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Answer: (B) PAHAL

Explanation

PAHAL (DBT for LPG) was recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records (2015) as the world's largest cash transfer programme.