Which of the following statements is are true about National Social Assistance Programme in rural In...........

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Which of the following statements is/are true about National Social Assistance Programme in rural India?

1. In rural areas both the widows and disabled are getting monthly financial assistance which is fully funded by the centre.

2. Elderly people who stay with their children are debarred from any social pension.

3. The programme is administered by the Union Ministry of Rural Development.

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1 and 2

Only 2

1 and 3

All

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Explanation:

The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Government of India that provides financial assistance to the elderly, widows and persons with disabilities in the form of social pensions. The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. All persons of 60 years (and above) and belonging to below the poverty line category according to the criteria prescribed by the Government of India time to time, are eligible to be a beneficiary of the National Old Age Pension Scheme.