UPSC Prelims 2024 · Question 50 of 97
UPSC Prelims 2024 question on PM Shram Yogi Maandhan
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2024
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectInternational Relations
- TopicCurrent Affairs
- DifficultyHard
- TypeStatement
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements:
1. The entry age group for enrolment in the scheme is 21 to 40 years.
2. Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary.
3. Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minimum pension of Rs. 3000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
4. Family pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Verdict
Correct statements: 2 and 3 only → Option (b).
Statement by statement
Statement 1 – INCORRECT: A person to be eligible for the scheme should be an unorganised worker (UW) of age between 18 and 40 years (not 21 to 40). Hence statement 1 is not correct.
Statement 2 – CORRECT: According to the enrolment age, age specific contributions should be made by the beneficiary. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Statement 3 – CORRECT: It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme under which the subscriber would receive a minimum assured pension of Rs 3000/- per month after attaining the age of 60 years. Hence statement 3 is correct.
Statement 4 – INCORRECT: Family pension is applicable only to spouse (not unmarried daughters). Hence statement 4 is not correct.
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