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Govt Scheme Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 3 years (2020–2023), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 2 years (2020–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CISF 2020 → CDS 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2023
Which of the following is/are the objective/objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)?
- Correcting regional imbalances in the availability of tertiary health care services
- Providing universal access to public health services and universal immunization
- Augmenting facilities for quality medical education in the country
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 and 3 only ✓
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Social Issues & Welfare › Welfare Schemes & Programmes
CISF2020
Which one of the following aims at correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable and reliable healthcare services by augmenting medical education?
- A Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana ✓
- B Swachh Swasth Sarvatra
- C Ayushman Bharat
- D Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Social Issues & Welfare › Health
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