SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CHSL - 2nd July 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q50

In May 2019, the Government of India approved a new scheme which assures minimum monthly pension to all shopkeepers, retail traders and self employed persons after attaining the age of 60 years. How much is the pension amount?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Rs. 3,000.

Scheme assures minimum monthly pension of …

Rs. 3,000

What was the scheme?    

  • The Ministry of Labour and Employment has introduced the new scheme named “Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan Yojana” (PMLVM).
  • This scheme offers pension coverage to the trading community.
  • Under this scheme, All shopkeeper, retail traders and the self-employed individual will receive a monthly pension of Rs.3000 after attaining the age of 60 years.