Question

What is the main aim of Janani Suraksha Yojana which is the programme by the Family Welfare programme?

(a) To provide pensions to widow women

(b) To provide shelters to poor people

(c) To encourage people to use safe sexual methods

(d) Reducing maternal and neonatal mortality

This question was addressed to me during an interview.

My question is based upon Family Welfare Programs in division Human Population and the Environment of Energy Management

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) Reducing maternal and neonatal mortality

For explanation I would say: Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention. It comes under the National Rural Heath Mission. It is being implemented with the objective of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality.