GS PrelimsGovernance and social sectorWelfare Schemes of Government in Social Sector2011

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?

A

1 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is correct: The Aam Admi Bima Yojana (AABY) targeted the head of the family or one earning member of the family belonging to identified occupational groups/ rural landless households. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect: The eligible age group for the member insured under AABY was 18 to 59 years, not 30 to 65 years. 3. Statement 3 is correct: The scheme included a free add-on benefit called Shiksha Sahayog Yojana, which provided a scholarship of Rs. 100 per month for a maximum of two children of the beneficiary studying between classes 9 and 12. Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.

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