MCQs on National Savings Certificate Scheme (NSC – VIII Issue)

11.NSC interest is:

A. Paid monthly
B. Paid quarterly
C. Compounded annually and paid at maturity
D. Credited yearly to savings account

[show_answer]The correct answer is: C [/show_answer]

12.Interest earned on NSC is:

A. Tax-free
B. Exempt under Section 10
C. Taxable
D. Notional

[show_answer]The correct answer is: C [/show_answer]

13.Who can open a Joint A Type NSC account?

A. Up to 2 adults, payable to either
B. Up to 3 adults, payable to all jointly
C. Minor and one adult
D. Only husband and wife

[show_answer]The correct answer is: B [/show_answer]

14.In Joint B Type NSC account, maturity proceeds are payable to:

A. All holders together
B. Either of the surviving holders
C. Government nominee
D. Post Office Savings Bank

[show_answer]The correct answer is: B [/show_answer]

15.NSC can be closed before 1 year under permitted conditions. What is payable?

A. Principal and interest
B. No payment
C. Principal only
D. POSA interest

[show_answer]The correct answer is: C [/show_answer]

16.If NSC is closed after 1 year but before 3 years, what interest is paid?

A. NSC rate
B. No interest
C. POSA interest
D. RBI bond rate

[show_answer]The correct answer is: C [/show_answer]

17.NSC premature closure after 3 years gives:

A. NSC interest on principal
B. POSA rate
C. Only principal
D. No interest

[show_answer]The correct answer is: A [/show_answer]

18.Which of the following is a valid reason for premature closure of NSC?

A. Death of Account Holders
B. Forfeiture by Gazetted Officer(If pledged)
C. By court order
D. All of the above

[show_answer]The correct answer is: D [/show_answer]

19.NSC accounts can be transferred to nominee/legal heir:

A. Only after maturity
B. In case of account forfeiture
C. On death of holder
D. Only on interest claim

[show_answer]The correct answer is: C [/show_answer]

20.If NSC is pledged and forfeited, it can be closed:

A. After 6 months only
B. Only with consent of all account holders
C. By Gazetted Officer’s order
D. On depositor’s request

[show_answer]The correct answer is: C [/show_answer]

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