Q42. Which of the following is/are part of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)?

1. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)

2. Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)

3. Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)

4. National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 3

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(b) Only 2 and 4

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(d) All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D
(d) All of the above

The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a welfare programme being administered by the Ministry of Rural Development

This programme is being implemented in rural areas as well as urban areas.

NSAP represents a significant step towards the fulfilment of the Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in the Constitution of India which enjoin upon the State to undertake within its means a number of welfare measures.

Presently NSAP now comprises of the following five schemes:

Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)

Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)

National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)

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