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Q243. 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 ` 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?

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 ` 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?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2008 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

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Statement 1 is incorrect: The scheme covers BPL individuals across both rural and urban areas, not rural areas exclusively.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Central assistance under IGNOAPS is ₹200 per month for persons aged 60–79 years and ₹500 per month for persons aged 80 years and above (not a uniform rate of ₹300 per month).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008 (Q243)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Poverty, Employment & Schemes
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2008 Q243

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2008 GS Paper I Question 243 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2008 Indian Economy (Poverty, Employment & Schemes) question is Option (D): "Neither 1 nor 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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