The ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’ (‘PM-JAY’) scheme of the government is associated with which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e, Duty of State to raise the level of nutrition and the improvement of public health.
- The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme of the Indian government is associated with the Directive Principle of State Policy related to providing adequate means of livelihood and public assistance to the citizens, specifically under Article 47 of the Constitution of India.
- This article directs the state to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health. PM-JAY aims to provide health insurance coverage to economically disadvantaged families to ensure access to quality healthcare services.