1. What is the main objective of the Ayushman Sahakar scheme?
a. Promoting education
b. Supporting agriculture
c. Promoting cooperatives in the healthcare sector
d. Enhancing tourism
Answer: c. Promoting cooperatives in the healthcare sector
2. When was the Ayushman Sahakar scheme launched?
a. 2018
b. 2019
c. 2020
d. 2021
Answer: b. 2019
3. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Ayushman Sahakar scheme?
a. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
c. Ministry of Finance
d. Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: b. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
4. The Ayushman Sahakar scheme aims to provide financial assistance to:
a. Individual farmers
b. Cooperative societies in the healthcare sector
c. Private hospitals
d. Government hospitals
Answer: b. Cooperative societies in the healthcare sector
5. What kind of cooperatives are primarily targeted under the Ayushman Sahakar scheme?
a. Dairy cooperatives
b. Housing cooperatives
c. Healthcare cooperatives
d. All of the above
Answer: c. Healthcare cooperatives
6. How does the Ayushman Sahakar scheme contribute to the healthcare sector?
a. By providing insurance coverage to individuals
b. By supporting research in medical sciences
c. By promoting the establishment and expansion of healthcare facilities through cooperatives
d. By providing scholarships to medical students
Answer: c. By promoting the establishment and expansion of healthcare facilities through cooperatives
7. What is the financial assistance provided under the Ayushman Sahakar scheme primarily meant for?
a. Subsidizing agricultural inputs
b. Developing infrastructure for healthcare cooperatives
c. Funding individual healthcare expenses
d. Supporting educational institutions
Answer: b. Developing infrastructure for healthcare cooperatives
8. Under the Ayushman Sahakar scheme, who can apply for financial assistance?
a. Only government hospitals
b. Only private hospitals
c. Only registered healthcare cooperatives
d. Both government and private healthcare institutions
Answer: c. Only registered healthcare cooperatives
9. The Ayushman Sahakar scheme aligns with which broader national initiative in the healthcare sector?
a. National Health Mission (NHM)
b. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
c. Make in India
d. Digital India
Answer: a. National Health Mission (NHM)
10. What role do healthcare cooperatives play in the Ayushman Sahakar scheme?
a. Providing direct medical services to individuals
b. Acting as intermediaries for insurance claims
c. Establishing and managing healthcare facilities
d. Offering medical education scholarships
Answer: c. Establishing and managing healthcare facilities
11. How does the Ayushman Sahakar scheme contribute to the overall goal of universal healthcare in India?
a. By providing free healthcare to all citizens
b. By promoting the role of cooperatives in expanding healthcare services
c. By enforcing strict regulations on private hospitals
d. By increasing taxes on healthcare services
Answer: b. By promoting the role of cooperatives in expanding healthcare services
12. What is the Ayushman Sahakar scheme’s emphasis regarding the geographical reach of healthcare cooperatives?
a. Focusing only on urban areas
b. Focusing only on rural areas
c. Ensuring a balanced presence in both urban and rural areas
d. Limiting operations to specific states
Answer: c. Ensuring a balanced presence in both urban and rural areas
13. How does the Ayushman Sahakar scheme contribute to job creation in the healthcare sector?
a. By providing direct employment to individuals
b. By promoting entrepreneurship in healthcare cooperatives
c. By offering scholarships to medical students
d. By outsourcing healthcare services to private companies
Answer: b. By promoting entrepreneurship in healthcare cooperatives
14. What is the maximum amount of financial assistance provided under the Ayushman Sahakar scheme for setting up healthcare infrastructure?
a. Rs. 5 crore
b. Rs. 10 crore
c. Rs. 15 crore
d. Rs. 20 crore
Answer: b. Rs. 10 crore
15. What is the role of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in the implementation of the Ayushman Sahakar scheme?
a. Implementing the scheme directly
b. Regulating healthcare cooperatives
c. Providing financial assistance and support
d. Conducting medical research
Answer: c. Providing financial assistance and support
16. How does the Ayushman Sahakar scheme encourage the adoption of technology in healthcare cooperatives?
a. By providing free technology to cooperatives
b. By organizing training programs on technology usage
c. By offering tax incentives for technological advancements
d. By excluding technology adoption from the scheme’s objectives
Answer: b. By organizing training programs on technology usage
17. What is the tenure of the Ayushman Sahakar scheme?
a. 3 years
b. 5 years
c. 7 years
d. 10 years
Answer: b. 5 years
18. In addition to infrastructure development, what other areas does the Ayushman Sahakar scheme focus on for financial assistance?
a. Research and development in healthcare
b. Employee training and skill development
c. Patient outreach programs
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
19. Which of the following statements is true about the Ayushman Sahakar scheme’s approach to sustainability?
a. It encourages short-term projects for quick impact.
b. It emphasizes long-term sustainability and viability of healthcare cooperatives.
c. It does not consider sustainability as a factor.
d. It promotes one-time financial assistance without long-term goals.
Answer: b. It emphasizes long-term sustainability and viability of healthcare cooperatives.
20. How does the Ayushman Sahakar scheme contribute to financial inclusion in the healthcare sector?
a. By providing direct financial assistance to individuals
b. By promoting the use of digital payment methods in cooperatives
c. By offering subsidies on medical equipment
d. By implementing a universal healthcare system
Answer: b. By promoting the use of digital payment methods in cooperatives