MCQs on Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)

11.On which dates is SCSS interest credited quarterly?

A. 1st of March, June, September, December
B. Last working day of each quarter
C. 1st working day of April, July, October, January
D. Any random date decided by branch

The correct answer is: C

12.If interest remains unclaimed, then

A. It earns compound interest
B. No extra interest is paid
C. Penal interest is charged
D. Depositor is disqualified

The correct answer is: B

13.What is the interest treatment for excess deposit beyond the SCSS limit?

A. SCSS rate till refund
B. No interest
C. POSA rate till refund
D. RBI savings rate

The correct answer is: C

14.If an account is extended after maturity, interest is payable at:

A. Current SCSS rate
B. POSA rate
C. Rate on date of extension
D. Rate on original maturity date

The correct answer is: D

15.If account is not extended post maturity, the interest payable is:

A. SCSS rate
B. No interest
C. Bank rate
D. POSA rate

The correct answer is: D

16.What happens if an SCSS account is closed before 1 year?

A. No interest is paid
B. Interest paid is recovered
C. 1% deduction
D. 1.5% deduction

The correct answer is: B

17.What is the penalty for premature closure after 1 year but before 2 years?

A. No penalty
B. 1% of deposit
C. 1.5% of deposit
D. Interest recovery

The correct answer is: C

18.Premature closure after 2 years attracts deduction of:

A. 1.5%
B. 1%
C. 2%
D. No deduction

The correct answer is: B

19.What is the maturity period of an SCSS account?

A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years

The correct answer is: B

20.The account can be extended for how many years?

A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years

The correct answer is: C
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