UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
Q1. Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, what is the maximum amount of the special (additional) one-time incentive provided to a Kendra opened by women, SC/ST, Divyangjan or ex-servicemen, over and above the normal incentive?
- A. ₹1 lakh
- B. ₹2 lakh
- C. ₹5 lakh
- D. ₹10 lakh
Q2. The milestone Jan Aushadhi Kendra inaugurated at AIIMS Deoghar (Jharkhand) in November 2023, alongside the announcement to expand the network to 25,000, was which numbered Kendra of the scheme?
- A. 5,000th
- B. 10,000th
- C. 15,000th
- D. 18,000th
Q3. Which body was the original implementing organisation of the Jan Aushadhi scheme, first established in December 2008, before being renamed as the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)?
- A. Bureau of Pharma Public Sector Undertakings of India (BPPI)
- B. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)
- C. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
- D. National Health Authority (NHA)
Q4. Consider the following statements about the Jan Aushadhi Suvidha sanitary napkin:
1. It was made available at a price of ₹1 per pad.
2. It is marketed under the name 'Jan Aushadhi Suvidha'.
3. It is an oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkin.
4. It was launched under PMBJP in the year 2025.
Which of the above is/are NOT correct?
- It was made available at a price of ₹1 per pad.
- It is marketed under the name 'Jan Aushadhi Suvidha'.
- It is an oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkin.
- It was launched under PMBJP in the year 2025.
- A. 1 and 3
- B. 2 only
- C. 4 only
- D. 3 and 4
Q5. With reference to the Jan Aushadhi Suvidha sanitary napkin, consider the following statements:
1. By 31 January 2026, cumulative sales had crossed 100 crore pads.
2. The napkins are sold through PMBJP Kendras across the country.
3. A special additive makes the napkin biodegradable on contact with oxygen after disposal.
4. The napkins are manufactured solely by the Indian Red Cross Society.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- By 31 January 2026, cumulative sales had crossed 100 crore pads.
- The napkins are sold through PMBJP Kendras across the country.
- A special additive makes the napkin biodegradable on contact with oxygen after disposal.
- The napkins are manufactured solely by the Indian Red Cross Society.
- A. 1 and 3
- B. 2 and 4
- C. 1, 2 and 3
- D. 3 only
Q6. As reaffirmed around the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas (March 2026), the Government aims to expand the network of Jan Aushadhi Kendras to how many by March 2027?
- A. 15,000
- B. 20,000
- C. 25,000
- D. 30,000
Q7. In the context of PMBJP, what does 'Janaushadhi Diwas' refer to?
- A. An annual observance, held on 7 March, to promote PMBJP and affordable generic medicines, of which the 2026 edition was the 8th
- B. The single day in 2008 on which the Jan Aushadhi Campaign was first formally launched
- C. A weekly stock-audit day on which every Kendra must update medicine availability on the Sugam app
- D. The date each year on which new generic medicines are added to the PMBJP product basket
Q8. PMBJP, which seeks to reduce out-of-pocket health expenditure by supplying generic medicines at 50–80% below branded MRP, is implemented under which Ministry/Department?
- A. Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
- B. Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- C. Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- D. Ministry of AYUSH
Q9. Consider the following statements about the financial performance of PMBJP:
1. It crossed ₹1,000 crore in annual sales in FY 2023-24.
2. Cumulative Jan Aushadhi medicine sales reached an MRP value of about ₹7,700 crore by June 2025.
3. Estimated cumulative savings to citizens versus branded equivalents are about ₹38,000 crore.
4. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme funded by the Centre and States in a 60:40 ratio.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- It crossed ₹1,000 crore in annual sales in FY 2023-24.
- Cumulative Jan Aushadhi medicine sales reached an MRP value of about ₹7,700 crore by June 2025.
- Estimated cumulative savings to citizens versus branded equivalents are about ₹38,000 crore.
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme funded by the Centre and States in a 60:40 ratio.
- A. 1 and 4
- B. 2 and 3
- C. 1, 2 and 3
- D. 3 and 4
Q10. Consider the following statements relating to PMBJP's digital and product initiatives:
1. The Janaushadhi Sugam mobile app was launched in 2019.
2. The Sugam app allows users to compare the MRP of Jan Aushadhi generic medicines with branded equivalents.
3. 'Jan Aushadhi Suvidha' is a digital payment platform for Kendras.
4. The Sugam app is available on both Android and iOS platforms.
Which of the above is/are correctly identified?
- The Janaushadhi Sugam mobile app was launched in 2019.
- The Sugam app allows users to compare the MRP of Jan Aushadhi generic medicines with branded equivalents.
- 'Jan Aushadhi Suvidha' is a digital payment platform for Kendras.
- The Sugam app is available on both Android and iOS platforms.
- A. 1 and 3
- B. 2 and 4
- C. 1, 2 and 4
- D. 3 only
Q11. Consider the following statements distinguishing PMBJP from Ayushman Bharat:
1. PMBJP is implemented by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, whereas PM-JAY is implemented through the National Health Authority.
2. PM-JAY provides health cover up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for hospitalisation.
3. PMBJP provides cashless secondary and tertiary hospitalisation insurance to beneficiaries.
4. The two components of Ayushman Bharat are Health and Wellness Centres (Ayushman Arogya Mandir) and PM-JAY.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- PMBJP is implemented by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, whereas PM-JAY is implemented through the National Health Authority.
- PM-JAY provides health cover up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for hospitalisation.
- PMBJP provides cashless secondary and tertiary hospitalisation insurance to beneficiaries.
- The two components of Ayushman Bharat are Health and Wellness Centres (Ayushman Arogya Mandir) and PM-JAY.
- A. 1 and 3
- B. 2 and 4
- C. 1, 2 and 4
- D. 1, 3 and 4