Elderly Welfare Schemes — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) is/are correct? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. 2. Beneficiaries aged 80 years and above receive a higher central contribution than those aged 60-79 years. 3. Only Below Poverty Line (BPL) households are eligible for this scheme. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following schemes: 1. National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE) 2. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) 3. Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) Which of the above schemes is/are primarily focused on providing financial security to senior citizens?

With reference to the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, consider the following statements: 1. It makes it a legal obligation for children to provide maintenance to their parents. 2. It mandates the establishment of at least one old age home in every district by state governments. 3. The Act provides for punishment for children or relatives who abandon a senior citizen. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of the Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana (AVYAY)?

Consider the following statements regarding the challenges in implementing elderly welfare schemes in India: 1. Digital exclusion due to lack of Aadhaar or digital literacy is a significant barrier. 2. The increasing old-age dependency ratio poses concerns about fiscal sustainability. 3. Shortage of trained geriatricians and specialized healthcare facilities is a major issue for NPHCE. Which of the statements given above are correct?