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Gratuity is paid as a lump sum amount by the employer to the employee as a token of appreciation for their service, typically in a single payment at the time of retirement or leaving service.

Practice question from NISM Series XB- Investment Adviser (Level 2) Mock Test 5 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    It is paid as an annuity

  2. It is paid in lumpsum

    Correct answer

  3. C

    1/3rd of the gratuity is commuted and the rest used to purchase an annuity

  4. D

    The gratuity is credited to the EPFO account each year

Why this is the answer

Gratuity is a one-time lump sum payment made directly to the employee upon retirement or termination, not as an ongoing annuity.

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