Which of the following schemes of the Government of India provides pension to…

2026

Which of the following schemes of the Government of India provides pension to poor elderly persons who have no one to take care of them?

  1. A.

    National Social Assistance Programme

  2. B.

    Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

  3. C.

    National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  4. D.

    Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

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Correct answer: A

The National Social Assistance Programme provides social assistance, including old-age pension support, to poor elderly persons and other vulnerable groups.

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