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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 40

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 20 Jun 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q40

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The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) ordinance, 2020 reduced the salary of Members of Parliament by _______ for a period of one year commencing from 1 April 2020 to meet the exigencies arising out of COVID-19.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 30%

  • The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 was issued due to financial stress from COVID-19.

  • It reduced the salary of MPs by 30% for one year, effective from 1 April 2020.

  • The cut applied to Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, and President’s allowances too.

  • It did not affect pensions or daily allowances.

  • This measure aimed to divert funds for pandemic-related health and relief efforts.