Elderly Issues

Q. Discuss in detail various provisions related to the framework for food grain distribution and public distribution system under national food security act.

Q. Which organisation announced 1999 as the International Elderly Year?

1. United Nations
2. European Union
3. United Nations Elderly Programme
4. UNESCO

Q. The government has introduced pension schemes for senior citizens. Which of the following is one such scheme introduced under the National Policy for the senior citizens 1999?

1. Maa Annapurna Yojna
2. Antyodaya Scheme
3. Atal Pension Scheme
4. Rajya Ann Ayog

Q. The highest number of elderly people are in , and the lowest number is in .

1. Kerala
2. Maharashtra
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Gujarat

Q. Which year was announced as the International Elderly Year by the United Nations?

1. 2000
2. 1990
3. 1995
4. 1999

Q. Which day of the year is celebrated as International Elderly Year?

1. 1 October
2. 23 July
3. 14 January
4. 30 May

Q. Name some steps taken by the government of India to aid the elderly.

1. More interest in the banks and post offices
2. Concessions in tickets and reservation of seats
3. No protection against exploitation
4. Pension schemes

Q. The highest number of elderly people are in , and the lowest number is in .

1. Kerala
2. Maharashtra
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Gujarat

Q. The government has introduced pension schemes for senior citizens. Which of the following is one such scheme introduced under the National Policy for the senior citizens 1999?

1. Rajya Ann Ayog
2. Maa Annapurna Yojna
3. Antyodaya Scheme
4. Atal Pension Scheme

Q. Which year was announced as the International Elderly Year by the United Nations?

1. 2000
2. 1990
3. 1995
4. 1999