Disability Pensions — MCQ Practice

With reference to the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS), consider the following statements: 1. It covers persons with disabilities aged 18-59 years from BPL families 2. The minimum disability percentage required is 50% as certified by medical boards 3. The scheme is implemented through Direct Benefit Transfer mechanism 4. State governments cannot provide additional top-up amounts Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following constitutional provisions form the basis for disability pension schemes in India? 1. Article 41 - Right to public assistance in cases of disablement 2. Article 46 - Promotion of educational and economic interests of weaker sections 3. Article 21 - Right to life and personal liberty 4. Article 19 - Right to freedom of movement Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements about disability pension implementation: 1. All states provide uniform top-up amounts over the central IGNDPS contribution 2. Aadhaar linking is mandatory for pension receipt through DBT 3. Disability certificates have uniform validity periods across all disability types 4. The scheme covers both rural and urban BPL beneficiaries Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 expanded the disability categories from the previous Act. How many disability categories are now recognized?

Which of the following best describes the current pension amount structure under IGNDPS as of 2024?