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Govt Scheme Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 3 years (2017–2020), peaking in 2017.
Key insights
- Most tested in CAPF — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2017
- Recurs across 2 years (2017–2020)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CAPF 2017 → EPFO 2020
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
EPFO2020
Under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, what is the maximum amount that can be deposited during a financial year ?
- A ₹ 1·5 lakh ✓
- B ₹ 1 lakh
- C ₹ 2 lakh
- D ₹ 2·5 lakh
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Economic Schemes
CAPF2017
Which one of the following statements about the Sukanya Samridhi Scheme is NOT correct?
- A Only parents of girls up to the age of 10 years can open such accounts in their daughters name
- B Contributions are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act
- C Interest earned thereon is exempted up to Rs. 1500 per annum ✓
- D A maximum of Rs. 1.50 lakh per annum can be invested in this account
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Economic Schemes
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