Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Rise of Popular Movements

Question:

Which scheme was introduced by present government to ensure health and safety of women by providing clean fuel for cooking.

Options:

Swaccha Bharat Abhiyan

Jan Dhan Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Ujawala Yojana

Kisan Fasal Bima

Correct Answer:

Pradhan Mantri Ujawala Yojana

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3) - Pradhan Mantri Ujawala Yojana

The scheme introduced by the present government to ensure the health and safety of women by providing clean fuel for cooking is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a flagship social welfare scheme of the Government of India, launched in May 2016. Its primary objective is to provide free LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. The scheme aims to replace unclean cooking fuels such as kerosene with clean and efficient LPG, thereby promoting women's health and reducing indoor air pollution caused by traditional cooking methods.