The Tamil Nadu State Government announced a Pension Scheme for their empolyees and teachers named as the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS). The pension scheme is effective from the 01 January 2026. the pension scheme provides a guaranteed monthly pension equal to 50% of the last drawn basic pay and Dearness Allowance (DA) and replacing the previous system.
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01) Recently which of the following state government announced pension scheme to fulfill the long-standing demand of their employees and teachers?
A) Punjab
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Odisha
Correct answer is option “C”
02) What is the name of the pension scheme which is announced by the Tamil Nadu government from the following?
A) Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS)
B) Tamil Nadu Assurance & Pension Scheme (TAPS)
C) Tamil Nadu Assured & Profit Scheme (TAPS)
D) Tamil Nadu Accrued Pension Scheme (TAPS)
Correct answer is option “A”
03) Who are eligible for the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) from the following?
A) The employees of the state Government
B) The teachers working under state Government
C) The senior citizen of the Tamil Nadu state
D) Option A & B both
Correct answer is option “D”
04) The Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) has been made effective from which of the following date?
A) 31st December 2025
B) 01st January 2026
C) 15th January 2026
D) 26th January 2026
Correct answer is option “B”
05) The Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) will provide which of the following benefits to the eligible beneficiaries?
A) A guaranteed monthly pension equal to 50% of the last drawn basic pay
B) The Dearness Allowance (DA) is also calculated on the basic pay
C) Only option A
D) Option A & B both
Correct answer is option “D”
06) Whether Family Pension is allowed in the announced Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS)?
A) Yes, family pension is allowed
B) No, there is no family pension allowed
C) Yes, family pension is allowed if the monthly family income is less than 10000 rupees
D) Yes, family pension is allowed if the family size is more than four persons
Correct answer is option “A”
07) If the Family Pension is allowed in the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) which option is correct from the following about the quantum of the pension?
A) 30% of the pension plus DA to family members upon the pensioner’s death
B) 40% of the pension plus DA to family members upon the pensioner’s death
C) 50% of the pension plus DA to family members upon the pensioner’s death
D) 60% of the pension plus DA to family members upon the pensioner’s death
Correct answer is option “D”
08) What will the Employee Contribution under the announced Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) from the following?
A) 05% of monthly salary
B) 10% of monthly salary
C) 15% of monthly salary
D) 20% of monthly salary
Correct answer is option “B”
09) Who are the eligible beneficiary cover under the announced TAPS from the following?
A) Employees joining on or after 01. 01. 2026
B) The employees cover under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) retiring on or after 01. 01. 2026
C) Only option B
D) Option A & B both
Correct answer is option “D”
10) What is the ceiling of the Gratuity under TAPS?
A) Up to Rs 10 lakh
B) Up to Rs 15 lakh
C) Up to Rs 20 lakh
D) Up to Rs 25 lakh
Correct answer is option “D”
Source – The Hindu
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