Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

The Annapurna Scheme, providing 10 kgs of food grains per person per month free-of-cost, is meant for which one of the following categories of people?

Options:

Expecting and lactating women belonging to identified poorest of the poor families.

Students of primary and upper primary classes in government schools.

Adolescent girls of 11-18 years, belonging to identified poorest of the poor families.

Senior citizens of 65 years or above, who are not getting pension under the National Old Age Pension Scheme.

Correct Answer:

Senior citizens of 65 years or above, who are not getting pension under the National Old Age Pension Scheme.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Senior citizens of 65 years or above, who are not getting pension under the National Old Age Pension Scheme.

The Annapurna Scheme is aimed at providing food security to destitute elderly persons.

It provides 10 kg of food grains per month free of cost to:

  • Senior citizens aged 65 years or above
  • Who are not receiving pension under the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS)