Who initiated the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Narendra Modi.

Explanation:
PMJDY was launched by Narendra Modi on August 28, 2014.

Information booster:

• Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY):
  • Launched on August 28, 2014.
  • Ministry: Ministry of Finance, Government of India
  • Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman
  • Aimed at providing banking facilities to the unbanked and promoting financial inclusion.
  • Offers features like overdraft, insurance, and pension schemes.

Incorrect options explanations:

• Manmohan Singh: Prime Minister before Narendra Modi, did not launch PMJDY.
• Rajiv Gandhi: Prime Minister long before PMJDY.
• Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Prime Minister before Modi, did not launch PMJDY.