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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 17 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q23

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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account can be opened by the parents of a girl child or legal guardians, any time before the girl child attains

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e.10 years of age.

  • Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana was launched in 2015 under the Government of India's "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" campaign which aimed to promote the education of girl children.
  • It aims to build a fund of savings for the girl child with the interest accrued on maturity being exempt from income tax under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
  • The account can be opened by the parents of a gurl child or legal guardians, any time before the girl child attains 10 years of age.