[amp_mcq option1=”Indira Awas Yojana” option2=”Vayoshreshta Samman” option3=”Vatsalya Yojana” option4=”Karunya Benevolent Fund” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n
The correct answer is: B) Vayoshreshta Samman.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The other options are incorrect.<\/p>\n
A) Indira Awas Yojana is a housing scheme for the poor in India.
\nC) Vatsalya Yojana is a scheme for the welfare of children in Kerala.
\nD) Karunya Benevolent Fund is a fund for the welfare of the poor in Kerala.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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