WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which state government recently launched the 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Odisha
  2. Assam
  3. West Bengal
  4. Jharkhand

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: West Bengal

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (C) West Bengal šŸ“š Explanation: The 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme was launched by the West Bengal government to provide financial assistance to women heads of families. It aims to empower women and provide them with basic social security. Under the scheme, women from the General category receive a monthly stipend (recently increased to Rs. 1000), while women from SC/ST categories receive a higher amount (Rs. 1200).