UPSC Prelims 2008·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS): 1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible. 2. The Central Assistance under this Scheme is at the rate of Rs 300 per month per beneficiary. Under the Scheme, States have been urged to give matching amounts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. A1 only
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2Correct

Explanation

The correct answer is D because both statements are factually incorrect based on the scheme guidelines. Statement 1 is incorrect because the scheme is not restricted to rural areas. It applies to eligible persons belonging to households below the poverty line in both rural and urban areas. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Central Assistance is not a flat rate of 300 rupees for everyone. Under the scheme, the central contribution is 200 rupees per month for persons between 60 and 79 years of age. It increases to 500 rupees per month for those who are 80 years and above. While states are encouraged to contribute a matching amount, the base central figures mentioned in the statement are inaccurate.
polity-and-governance: Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS): 1. All pers
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