Jan Aushadhi Kendra: 15 MCQs to Test Your Knowledge

1. What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate on November 30, 2023?

   (a) The 10,000th Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS Deoghar (b) The Pradhan Mantri Mahila Kisan Drone Kendra (c) The Nano urea spray by a drone (d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

2. What is the target for the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 2026?

   (a) 10,000 (b) 25,000 (c) 50,000 (d) 100,000

Answer: (b) 25,000

3. What is the objective of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)?

   (a) To make quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all (b) To increase the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras to 10,000 by March 2024 (c) To enhance healthcare accessibility during the celebration of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

4. What is the product basket of PMBJP?

   (a) 1963 medicines and 293 surgical devices (b) 1000 medicines and 100 surgical devices (c) 500 medicines and 50 surgical devices (d) None of the above

Answer: (a) 1963 medicines and 293 surgical devices

5. What is the name of the new program launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to increase the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras?

   (a) Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) (b) Pradhan Mantri Mahila Kisan Drone Kendra (c) Drone Didi (d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

6. How many Jan Aushadhi Kendras were there in 2014?

   (a) 80 (b) 100 (c) 500 (d) 1000

Answer: (a) 80

7. How many Jan Aushadhi Kendras are there today?

   (a) 80 (b) 100 (c) 500 (d) 10,000

Answer: (d) 10,000

8. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi interact with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra?

   (a) AIIMS Deoghar (b) Vatsavai PACS (c) Jan Aushadhi Kendra, Bhubaneswar (d) Jan Aushadhi Kendra, Kolhapur

Answer: (a) AIIMS Deoghar

9. Who interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi one-to-one via video conferencing?

   (a) Ms. Ruchi Kumari, Jan Aushadhi Kendra owner (b) Mr. Sona Chand Mishra, customer of Jan Aushadhi Kendra (c) Both of the above (d) None of the above

Answer: (c) Both of the above

10. What is the goal of the collaboration between Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) and Janaushadhi Kendras?

    (a) To create a holistic approach to community well-being (b) To enhance healthcare access during the celebration of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (c) To make quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all (d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

11. What is the purpose of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) scheme?

A. To provide affordable generic medicines to the public B. To increase the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country C. To promote the use of generic medicines D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

12. What is the significance of the launch of the 10,000th Jan Aushadhi Kendra?

A. It marks a major milestone in the government's efforts to make affordable medicines accessible to all. B. It demonstrates the growing popularity of Jan Aushadhi Kendras. C. It highlights the government's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure. D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

13. What role will Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) play in the expansion of Jan Aushadhi Kendras?

A. They will help to identify potential locations for new Jan Aushadhi Kendras. B. They will provide financial support to Jan Aushadhi Kendra owners. C. They will promote the use of Jan Aushadhi Kendras among their members. D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

14. How will the 'Drone Didi' program benefit women farmers?

A. It will provide them with access to drone technology for agricultural applications. B. It will train them in the use of drones for crop spraying and other agricultural tasks. C. It will create employment opportunities for women in the drone industry. D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

15. What is the expected impact of the expansion of Jan Aushadhi Kendras on the healthcare sector?

A. It will increase the availability of affordable medicines. B. It will reduce the out-of-pocket expenditure on medicines. C. It will improve the quality of generic medicines. D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above