Question

    Which of the following is NOT True regarding National

    Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)? i. This scheme was started in August 2012 by the Government of India ii. It is under the community and rural department. iii. This scheme provides a sum of 50000 Rs to a person of a family who becomes the head of the family after the death of its primary breadwinner.
    A Only i & ii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only i & iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only ii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only ii & iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) was started in August 1995 by the Government of India. This scheme is sponsored by the state government. It was transferred to the state sector scheme after 2002-03. It is under the community and rural department. This scheme provides a sum of 20000 Rs to a person of a family who becomes the head of the family after the death of its primary breadwinner. The breadwinner is defined as a person who is above 18 who earns the most for the family and on whose earnings the family survives.

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