Government Schemes for UPSC Prelims 2019 | Lecture 13 | MoLE

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan:

1.It is a pension scheme launched by the Ministry of Finance.

2.It targets workers in the unorganised sector.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) Which of the following is/are true about the eligibility criteria of a subscriber for joining Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan?

1.Monthly income is Rs. 20,000 or less.

2.Age is between 18 to 50 years.

3.He/she should not be an income tax payer.

Select the correct code:

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 only

d) All the above

Q.3) Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan:

1.Each subscriber shall receive minimum assured pension of Rs 5000/- per month after attaining the age of 60 years.

2.If the subscriber dies, the spouse of the beneficiary shall be entitled to receive 50% of the pension received by the beneficiary as family pension.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan?

1.It prescribes a uniform contribution of Rs. 55 per month for all subscribers.

2.A matching contribution to the subscriber’s amount will be made by the central government.

Select the correct code:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2