Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) Quiz
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Topic: Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)
Number of Questions: 10
- Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) was introduced in 2004 as per the ___
A) Senior Citizens Savings Scheme Act,2004
B) Senior Citizens Savings Scheme Rules,2002
C) Senior Citizens Savings Scheme Act,2002
D) Senior Citizens Savings Scheme Rules,2004
- Who is not eligible for Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)?
A) Retired personnel of Defence Services
B) Person who has taken VRS on attaining 58 years
C) NRI
D) Person above the age 60 years
- How many deposits are allowed in Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)?
A) 1
B) 6
C) 12
D) No Such limit
- What is the maximum deposit limit in Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)?
A) Rs 5 lakh
B) Rs 10 lakh
C) Rs 15 lakh
D) No Such Limit
- Cash deposit is allowed under Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) upto the amount of ___?
A) Rs 50,000
B) Rs 1 lakh
C) Rs 10,000
D) Rs 2 lakh
- What is the maturity period of Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 10 years
D) Till the death of beneficiary
- Premature closure of Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) is allowed minimum after how many years?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 1.5 years
D) 2.5 years
- How many Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) account can an individual operate?
A) Only one
B) 2
C) 3
D) No such limit
- The interest in Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) is paid at what intervals?
A) Monthly
B) Quarterly
C) Half yearly
D) Yearly
- Identify the false statement regarding Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)
A) TDS is deducted at source on interest if the interest amount is more than INR 10,000/- p.a.
B) After maturity, the account can be extended for further five years
C) A depositor may open the account in individual capacity or jointly with spouse
D) There shall be only one deposit in the account in multiple of INR.1000/-
- Interest Rate of SCSS?– Check Here