UPPCS · প্রশ্ন 140

Which of the following statements is NOT correct for National Pension Scheme for Retail Traders/ Shopkeepers and Self-employed persons?

Those who are in the age group of 18 to 40 years are eligible.
Their annual turnover should not exceed Rs. 1.5 crore.
Members of the National Pension Scheme are also eligible.
It has a monthly minimum assured pension of Rs. 3,000.

উত্তর দেখান ও ব্যাখ্যা

উত্তর: (C) Members of the National Pension Scheme are also eligible.

ব্যাখ্যা

Under the NPS for Traders (PM-LVM, 2019), persons already covered by NPS, ESIC, EPFO or PM-SYM are NOT eligible. Age 18–40, turnover up to Rs 1.5 crore and an assured Rs 3,000 monthly pension are correct.