A social security pension scheme for elderly citizens in Kerala is known as:

Indira Awas Yojana
Vayoshreshta Samman
Vatsalya Yojana
Karunya Benevolent Fund

The correct answer is: B) Vayoshreshta Samman.

Vayoshreshta Samman is a social security pension scheme for elderly citizens in Kerala. It was launched in 2008 by the Government of Kerala. The scheme provides a monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 to all eligible citizens above the age of 60 years. The pension is payable through the post office or bank.

To be eligible for the scheme, a citizen must be a resident of Kerala and must have a bank account or post office savings account. The citizen must also have a valid ration card. The application form for the scheme can be obtained from the nearest post office or bank.

The scheme is a major initiative of the Government of Kerala to provide social security to the elderly citizens. The scheme has been well-received by the elderly citizens of Kerala.

The other options are incorrect.

A) Indira Awas Yojana is a housing scheme for the poor in India.
C) Vatsalya Yojana is a scheme for the welfare of children in Kerala.
D) Karunya Benevolent Fund is a fund for the welfare of the poor in Kerala.

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