Hi friends, here is the MCQ Questions on Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Atal Pension Yojana is one of the scheme under the Jansuraksha Scheme of the Govt.of India.
Atal Pension Yojana formerly known as Swavalamban Yojana is a government-backed pension scheme in India, primarily targeted at the unorganised sector. It was mentioned in the year 2015 Budget speech by then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 May 2015 in Kolkata.
Jansuraksha Scheme has been included as an important topic in the syllabus of Inspector Posts Exam (IPO Exam) and Postal Service Group B Exam (PS Gr.B Exam). Thus those preparing for these exams will find these questions very useful. Attempt the questions and share your feedback.
MCQ Questions on Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
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1. What is the additional amount for delayed payments per month for contribution beyond Rs 1001/- per month under Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?
(A)Rs.1
(B)Rs.2
(C)Rs.5
(D)Rs.10
Ans: (D)Rs.10
2. Atal Pension Yojana was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on?
(A)1 June 2015
(B)2 October 2014
(C)17 September 2016
(D)9 May 2015
Ans: (D)9 May 2015
3. Under Atal Pension Yojana (APY), Central Government would co-contribute 50% of the total contribution or Rs._____ per annum, whichever is lower, to eligible subscribers?
(A)Rs.500
(B)Rs.250
(C)Rs.1000
(D)Rs.100
Ans: (C)Rs.1000
4. Which among the following is/are correct with regard to additional amount for delayed payments under Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?
(A)Rs. 1 per month for contribution upto Rs. 100 per month
(B)Rs. 2 per month for contribution upto Rs. 101 to 500/- per month
(C)Rs. 5 per month for contribution between Rs 501/- to 1000/- per month
(D)All the above are correct
Ans: (D)All the above are correct
5. Who among the following is the main targeted group of Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?
(A)Central Government Employees
(B)State Government Employees
(C)Government Employees having no statutory pension
(D)Workers from unorganised sector
Ans: (D)Workers from unorganised sector
6. Minimum period of contribution by the subscriber under Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is?
(A)10 years
(B)15 years
(C)20 years
(D)25 years
Ans: (C)20 years
7. What is the maximum age of joining APY [Atal Pension Yojana]?
(A)40 years
(B)60 years
(C)50 years
(D)45 years
Ans: (A)40 years
8. Discontinuation of payments of contribution amount for a continuous period of ____ months will lead to Atal Pension Yojana account getting frozen?
(A)3 months
(B)6 months
(C)18 months
(D)12 months
Ans: (B)6 months
9. Discontinuation of payments of contribution amount for a continuous period of __ months will lead to Atal Pension Yojana account getting deactivated?
(A)12 months
(B)6 months
(C)3 months
(D)24 months
Ans: (A)12 months
10. The minimum age of joining Atal Pension Yojna (APY) is?
(A)18 years
(B)19 years
(C)21 years
(D)10 years
Ans: (A)18 years
11. Discontinuation of payments of contribution amount for a continuous period of ____ months will lead to Atal Pension Yojana account getting closed?
(A)12 months
(B)6 months
(C)18 months
(D)24 months
Ans: (D)24 months
12. The age of exit and start of pension under Atal Pension Yojana (APY) would be?
(A)55 years
(B)60 years
(C)65 years
(D)70 years
Ans: (B)60 years
13. Atal Pension Yojana is the revamped version of which among the following scheme launched in the year 2010-11?
(A)Swavalamban Yojana
(B)Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan
(C)Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana
(D)Jan Aushadhi Scheme
Ans: (A)Swavalamban Yojana
14. Atal Pension Yojna (APY) is a Government of India scheme administered by?
(A)Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI)
(B)TransUnion CIBIL Limited
(C)Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
(D)National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)
Ans: (C)Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
15. Which among the following Jansuraksha Scheme offers fixed pension for the subscribers ranging between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000?
(A)Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna (PMJJBY)
(B)Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna (PMSBY)
(C)Atal Pension Yojna (APY)
(D)Jan Dhan Yojna (JDY)
Ans: (C)Atal Pension Yojna (APY)
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