Old Age Pensions — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements regarding the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) is/are correct? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. 2. Beneficiaries aged 80 years and above receive a higher central contribution than those aged 60-79 years. 3. Eligibility is restricted to individuals belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The constitutional basis for the provision of public assistance in cases of old age in India is primarily derived from:
Consider the following statements regarding the implementation of old age pension schemes in India: 1. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) has significantly reduced exclusion errors in pension disbursement. 2. Fiscal constraints often lead to wide disparities in pension amounts provided by different state governments. 3. The digital divide poses a major challenge to the effective reach of Aadhaar-linked pension schemes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)?
Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of old age pensions in India: 1. The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) was launched in 1995. 2. The National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS) was renamed as Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) in 2007. 3. The constitutional mandate for old age pensions was introduced through the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?