Q.
Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme:
I. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible
II. The central Assistance under this Scheme is at the rate of Rs 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 ?
[A]
I only
[B]
II only
[C]
Both I and II
[D]
Neither I nor II
Answer & Explanation
Option: [D]