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    Question

    What is the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

    (PMGKAY), and why was it introduced in 2020?
    A It is a scheme to provide free medical services to the poor. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It is a scheme to provide free education to underprivileged children. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It is a scheme to provide free food grains to Indians during the pandemic. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D It is a scheme to promote environmental conservation. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E It is a scheme to provide housing to the homeless. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was introduced in 2020 as a pandemic relief measure to provide 5 kg of free food grains per beneficiary per month in addition to the 5 kg of subsidized food grain they were entitled to under the National Food Security Act.

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