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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Current Affairs Chapter: Digital Payments And Financial Inclusion

2015 PYQ

Question 56

'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for

Choose one answer Aproviding housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates Bpromoting women's Self-Help Groups in backward areas Cpromoting financial inclusion in the country Dproviding financial help to the marginalized communities

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Correct answer: C

Correct Option: C Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana, launched in 2014, promotes broad access to formal banking, basic accounts and related financial services. Option-wise Analysis: A: Incorrect - Affordable housing loans are not the central objective of PMJDY. B: Incorrect - Women’s SHG promotion is a separate financial and livelihood policy field. C: Correct - PMJDY’s central purpose is financial inclusion and bank-account access. D: Incorrect - Targeted cash assistance may use bank accounts, but is not the scheme’s primary stated objective.

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