Elderly Issues
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Q.
Subscription received in advance during the current year is (a) An income (b) An asset (c) A liability (d) None of the above
Q. The highest number of elderly people are in , and the lowest number is in .
- Kerala
- Maharashtra
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Gujarat
Q. Which day of the year is celebrated as International Elderly Year?
- 1 October
- 23 July
- 14 January
- 30 May
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?
- Maa Annapurna Yojna
- Antyodaya Scheme
- Atal Pension Scheme
- Rajya Ann Ayog
Q. Which year was announced as the International Elderly Year by the United Nations?
- 2000
- 1990
- 1995
- 1999
Q. Discuss in detail various provisions related to the framework for food grain distribution and public distribution system under national food security act.
Q. Name some steps taken by the government of India to aid the elderly.
- More interest in the banks and post offices
- Concessions in tickets and reservation of seats
- No protection against exploitation
- Pension schemes
Q. The International Day of Older Persons is observed on ________ each year.
- October 1
- December 1
- September 1
- November 1
Q. Which organisation announced 1999 as the International Elderly Year?
- United Nations
- European Union
- United Nations Elderly Programme
- UNESCO
Q. Select the correct statement/statements regarding the pension reforms in India. using the code given below:
1. Pension reforms in India have evolved primarily in response to the need of reform in the Government pension system.
2. These have been designed to make a shift from 'defined-benefit to 'defined-contribution' by putting a cap on the Government's liability.
1. Pension reforms in India have evolved primarily in response to the need of reform in the Government pension system.
2. These have been designed to make a shift from 'defined-benefit to 'defined-contribution' by putting a cap on the Government's liability.
- Only 1
- Only 2
- 1 and 2
- Neither I nor 2