UPSC Prelims 2011·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

With reference to 'Aam Admi Bima Yojana', consider the following statements: 1. The member insured under the scheme must be the head of the family or an earning member of the family in a rural landless household. 2. The member insured must be in the age group of 30 to 65 years. 3. There is a provision for free scholarship for up to two children of the insured who are studying between classes 9 and 12. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. A1 only
  2. B2 and 3 only
  3. C1 and 3 onlyCorrect
  4. D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the scheme is specifically designed for the head of the family or an earning member of a rural landless household or identified vocational groups. Statement 2 is incorrect because the eligible age group for the scheme is 18 to 59 years, not 30 to 65 years. Statement 3 is correct because the scheme includes an add on benefit called Shiksha Sahayog Yojana, which provides a free scholarship to a maximum of two children of the beneficiary studying between classes 9 and 12. Since statements 1 and 3 are correct and statement 2 is false, option C is the right answer.
polity-and-governance: With reference to 'Aam Admi Bima Yojana', consider the following statements: 1. The member insured under the scheme must

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