With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements :1. The entry age group for enrolment in the scheme is 21 to 40 years.2. Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary.3. Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minimum pension of Rs. 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.4. Family pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters.Which of the statements given above is/are correct
✓ Correct answer: b) 2 and 3 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is incorrect : The correct age group for enrollment is 18 to 40 years, not 21 to 40 years.Statement 2 is correct : The contribution varies based on the age of the beneficiary at the time of joining the scheme.For ex- ample, an 18-year-old contributes ₹55 per month, while a 40-year-old contributes ₹200 per month.Statement 3 is correct : After attaining 60 years of age, the sub- scriber is entitled to a monthly pension of `3,000. Statement 4 is incorrect : Family pension is applicable only to the spouse (50% of the pension amount, i.e., `1,500 per month after the subscriber’s death).Unmarried daughters are not included in the family pension provision.95
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