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Q: Which of the following statements is correct regarding the benefits of the retiring President of India? A. Former President of India will also be entitled to a monthly pension of Rs 2.5 lakh. B. They are entitled to secretarial staff including one private secretary, one personal assistant, one additional private secretary, two peons, and office expenses up to Rs 1 lakh per annum. C. They are also entitled to free travel of the highest class anywhere in India by rail, air or steamer accompanied by one person.
  • A. A only B
  • B. B only C
  • C. A only C
  • D. A, B and C
Correct Answer: Option D - The President of India gets a salary of Rs. 5 lakh per month. A former President of the country who demits office wither after the expiration of his term or by resignation gets a pension at the rate of 50% of the emoluments of the President per month for the rest of his or her life. They are entitled to secretarial staff including one private secretary, one personal assistant, one additional private secretary, two peons, and office expenses up to Rs 1 lakh per annum. They are also entitled to free travel of the highest class anywhere in India by rail, air or steamer accompanied by one person.
D. The President of India gets a salary of Rs. 5 lakh per month. A former President of the country who demits office wither after the expiration of his term or by resignation gets a pension at the rate of 50% of the emoluments of the President per month for the rest of his or her life. They are entitled to secretarial staff including one private secretary, one personal assistant, one additional private secretary, two peons, and office expenses up to Rs 1 lakh per annum. They are also entitled to free travel of the highest class anywhere in India by rail, air or steamer accompanied by one person.

Explanations:

The President of India gets a salary of Rs. 5 lakh per month. A former President of the country who demits office wither after the expiration of his term or by resignation gets a pension at the rate of 50% of the emoluments of the President per month for the rest of his or her life. They are entitled to secretarial staff including one private secretary, one personal assistant, one additional private secretary, two peons, and office expenses up to Rs 1 lakh per annum. They are also entitled to free travel of the highest class anywhere in India by rail, air or steamer accompanied by one person.