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Govt Scheme Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 6 years (2015–2021), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 2 years (2015–2021)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
EPFO 2015 → CDS 2021
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2021
Which of the following is/are social security scheme(s)?
- Atal Pension Yojana
- Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
- Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1, 2 and 3 ✓
- D 1 and 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Social Issues & Welfare › Welfare Schemes & Programmes
EPFO2015
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
- It is applicable to all adults above the age group of 18 years
- The premium is deducted from the account holder's bank account through 'auto debit facility'
- The life insurance worth is decided by the account holder and he has to pay the annual premium accordingly
- The life insurance amount is given to the family after the death of the subscriber
Which of the above statements are correct ?
- A 1 and 3 only
- B 1 and 4 only
- C 2 and 4 only ✓
- D 2 and 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Economic Schemes
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