Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:

Besides promoting savings habit, this scheme intends to transfer all the benefits of government schemes and subsidies to account holders directly. Identify the scheme.

Options:

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

National Social Assistance Programme

Pradhan Mantri Bank-Khata Yojana

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

From 2014, a scheme called Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana is available in which people in India are encouraged to open bank accounts. Besides promoting savings habit, this scheme intends to transfer all the benefits of government schemes and subsidies to account holders directly. Each bank account holder is also entitled to Rs. 1- 2 lakh accidental insurance cover.