n NISM Certifications
V-A NISM Series V-A
Medium

The lock-in for Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS Funds) is ______.

Practice question from Nism VA Mock Test 5 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    1 year

  2. B

    2 years

  3. 3 years

    Correct answer

  4. D

    5 years

Why this is the answer

ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Schemes) are tax-saving mutual funds with an investment lock-in period of 3 years. During this time, the investor cannot redeem or transfer their investments, which helps in long-term wealth creation and tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.

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