SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 27

SSC CHSL - 09 July 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q27

Rotating Savings and Credit Association (ROSCA) was introduced by Shirley Ardener in the year ________.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1964.

The concept of Rotating Savings and Credit Association (ROSCA) was introduced by Shirley Ardener in the year 1964. Ardener, a British anthropologist, studied the informal financial systems used by various communities, particularly focusing on how these groups manage savings and credit. ROSCAs are informal associations where members contribute to a common fund, which is then given to one member at a time, often on a rotating basis. This system is popular in many cultures and offers a form of mutual financial support.