State PCS PYQPrelims 2020

UPPCS · Question 121

With reference to 'Ayushman Bharat Yojana' which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. This Yojana provides free health insurance of Rs. five lakh per person. 2. The expenses incurred in this Scheme (Yojana) are shared between the Centre and State in 60:40 ratio. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (B) 2 only

Explanation

PM-JAY gives health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year, not per person (1 wrong). Costs are shared 60:40 between Centre and States (90:10 for NE/Himalayan States) (2 correct). So only 2.