Question : Statement 1: The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) provides health insurance coverage to unemployed individuals.
Statement 2: RSBY is a government initiative to address the health needs of the rural population in India.
Option 1: Both statements are true.
Option 2: Both statements are false.
Option 3: Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false.
Option 4: Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true.
Correct Answer: Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true.
Solution : The correct answer is (d) Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true.
Statement 1 is false. The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) does not specifically provide health insurance coverage to unemployed individuals. It focuses on providing health insurance coverage to below-poverty-line households and other eligible categories of workers in the informal sector.
Statement 2 is true. RSBY is indeed a government initiative aimed at addressing the health needs of the rural population in India. It aims to provide financial protection and access to healthcare services for those living below the poverty line in both rural and urban areas. The scheme seeks to mitigate the financial burden of medical expenses and improve the overall health outcomes of the rural population.
