Multiple choice

The Central Government Health Scheme was launched in 1954. Consider the following facts about it:1. The scheme aims at providing comprehensive medical care to only the serving Central Government employees.

  1. Freedom fighters can also seek medical benefits under this scheme. Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Government Health Scheme (External website that opens in a new window) was started in 1954 with the objective of providing comprehensive medical care to the Central Government employees, both serving and pensioners and their dependent family members. The scheme is also providing service to members and former member of parliament, judges of Supreme Court and High Court, freedom fighters, former Governors and former Vice-Presidents of India.

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