MCQs on Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)

21.When must extension be exercised?

A. Anytime before maturity
B. Within 1 year of maturity
C. After maturity only
D. At account opening

The correct answer is: B

22.Extension of SCSS is allowed:

A. Twice
B. Only once
C. Any number of times
D. With special permission only

The correct answer is: B

23.If SCSS account is extended, it can be closed after 1 year of extension:

A. With 1% penalty
B. With 2% penalty
C. Without any penalty
D. With RBI approval only

The correct answer is: C

24.On death of account holder, interest is paid:

A. Until maturity
B. Till last day of death month
C. Till date of death, then POSA rate till closure
D. Only principal refunded

The correct answer is: C

25.Who can continue SCSS account after death of the holder?

A. Any legal heir
B. Son
C. Spouse if nominee and eligible
D. None

The correct answer is: C

26.If both spouses have separate accounts, on death of one:

A. Deceased’s account must be closed
B. Account must be merged
C.Account is continued by survivor
D. Both continue

The correct answer is: A

27.Deposits under SCSS must be in multiples of:

A. ₹100
B. ₹500
C. ₹1,000
D. ₹5,000

The correct answer is: C

28.SCSS deposits are limited to:

A. Fixed ₹15 lakh
B. Retirement benefits or ₹15 lakh, whichever is lower
C. ₹12 lakh only
D. ₹10 lakh for non-pensioners

The correct answer is: B

29.Interest is paid on the:

A. 15th of the month
B. Last date of each quarter
C. 1st working day of each quarter
D. 5th of every month

The correct answer is: C

30.Who notifies the interest rate for SCSS?

A. RBI
B. Department of Posts
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Banks

The correct answer is: C

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