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XVII NISM Series XVII
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Which feature of the Senior Citizens’ Saving Scheme (SCSS) makes it a good avenue to generate retirement income?

Practice question from NISM Series XVII- Retirement Adviser Mock Test 2 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. The income is guaranteed and is higher as compared to similar schemes

    Correct answer

  2. B

    The income is higher as well as its completely tax free

  3. C

    The income is guaranteed as long as the retiree lives

  4. D

    The income from the scheme is known at the time of investing

Why this is the answer

The SCSS offers a fixed, guaranteed interest rate, providing a predictable income stream, making it suitable for retirement planning.

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