Jan Dhan Yojana Bank Accounts
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Question (English)
Jan Dhan Yojana has led to more than how many people opening bank accounts?
- 10 crore
- 25 crore
- 50 crore ✓ Correct
- 100 crore
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Jan Dhan Yojana has led to more than 50 crore people opening bank accounts, which has promoted thrift habit and efficient allocation of financial resources particularly in rural areas.
Key Points:
- Banks mobilised more than Rs. 2,00,000 crores through these accounts.
- There is no need to keep minimum bank balance.
- Government payments like MNREGA wages, old age pension are transferred to these accounts.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: The correct figure is more than 50 crore people.
📚 About this Topic — CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
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