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With reference to "Aam Admi Bima Yojana", consider the following statements:

  1. 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. 2.The member insured must be in the age group of 30 to 65 years.
  3. 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?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. 1 and 3 only

The Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana was designed to provide life insurance cover to rural landless households. Key features included coverage for the head of the family or an earning member, and a scholarship provision for children's education to encourage continued schooling. The age criteria and other specifics were defined to target the intended beneficiaries effectively.

Source: UPSC gs1 2011

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