2026 · Q44
With reference to Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1It provides health insurance coverage to vulnerable families.
- 2It covers both secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
- 3It is applicable to all citizens irrespective of income.
General KnowledgeIndian Economy
- A1 and 2 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
AB-PMJAY provides health insurance cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year to poor and vulnerable families (statement 1 correct), covering secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation (statement 2 correct). Statement 3 is incorrect: the scheme is not universal; eligibility rests on SECC deprivation criteria (later extended to all citizens aged 70+), not on all citizens irrespective of income. The answer is (A) 1 and 2 only.