WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which state has become the first in India to implement the 'Universal Health Cover' under its own scheme?

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

Answer options

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Kerala
  3. West Bengal
  4. Tamil Nadu

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rajasthan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Rajasthan šŸ“š Explanation: Rajasthan became the first state in India to provide universal health insurance to all its citizens through the Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana (formerly Chiranjeevi Yojana). It offers substantial cashless medical cover for both general and specialized treatments. While West Bengal has 'Swasthya Sathi' and the Central Government has 'Ayushman Bharat', Rajasthan was the first to formalize a truly universal mandate for its entire population.