The correct answer is: A. 2003
Rajiv Gandhi Parivar Bima Yojana (RGPY) is a social security scheme launched by the Government of Haryana in 2003. The scheme provides a life insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakh to the head of the family and a sum of Rs. 1 lakh to each of the dependents in case of the death of the head of the family. The scheme also provides a medical insurance cover of Rs. 30,000 per annum to the family.
The scheme is open to all families living in Haryana, irrespective of their income or social status. The only eligibility criteria for the scheme is that the head of the family should be a resident of Haryana and should be below the age of 60 years.
The premium for the scheme is Rs. 120 per annum per family. The premium can be paid either annually or in installments. The scheme is funded by the Government of Haryana and the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
The scheme has been very successful in providing social security to the families in Haryana. The scheme has also helped in reducing the number of deaths due to accidents and diseases.
The following are the options for the question:
- A. 2003
- B. 2004
- C. 2005
- D. 2006
Option A is the correct answer because the Rajiv Gandhi Parivar Bima Yojana was started in 2003. Option B is incorrect because the scheme was not started in 2004. Option C is incorrect because the scheme was not started in 2005. Option D is incorrect because the scheme was not started in 2006.