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Govt Scheme Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 6 years (2015–2021), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in EPFO — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 3 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
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) are since 2016.
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
EPFO2016
Which one of the following is the amount of annual premium of the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) for accident and disability cover up to ₹ 2,00,000?
- A ₹ 100
- B ₹ 50
- C ₹ 20
- D ₹ 12 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Labour & Social Security Law › Social Security (EPF/ESI)
EPFO2015
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
- It is applicable for all bank account holders up to the age of 60 years
- It is a life insurance cover
- It is an accident insurance cover
- The insurance covers death and permanent disability due to accident
Which of the above statements are correct ?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 3 and 4 only ✓
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1 and 4 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Economic Schemes
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