Correct option is A
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Health Mission aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. In Low Performing States (LPS), the cash assistance to urban mothers is ₹ 1050 — this includes ₹ 600 for the mother and ₹ 450 for ASHA worker. The purpose is to promote institutional delivery and ensure better postnatal care. The rates are fixed as per Government of India guidelines.
Explanation for each option: (a) ₹ 1050: This is the correct amount for urban beneficiaries in Low Performing States under JSY. The division is ₹ 600 for the mother and ₹ 450 for ASHA’s support services. (b) ₹ 1000: Incorrect. While close, it doesn’t match the official disbursement rate fixed for urban LPS beneficiaries. (c) ₹ 1400: Incorrect. ₹ 1400 is the amount provided to rural beneficiaries in LPS, not urban. (d) ₹ 2000: Incorrect. No JSY category offers ₹ 2000 directly to any beneficiary under the current structure. (e) Question not attempted: Indicates no response, hence not applicable.