Under the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), what is the monthly pension provided to beneficiaries aged 80 years and above?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 1,200
Explanation:
. Madhu Babu Pension Yojana provides Rs 1,200 monthly to beneficiaries aged 80+ years in Odisha as per official SSEPD norms.
. General category 60-79 years gets Rs 1,000; disbursed 15th each month via Jana Seva Diwas in Rs 100 denominations.
. Covers elderly, widows, disabled, leprosy patients under Social Security Department targeting vulnerable groups.
Information Booster:
. Named after Madhu Babu; state-funded with recent enhancements for super seniors announced.
. Eligibility needs Aadhaar, age/income proof, Odisha residency; no other pension allowed.
. Rural payout at Panchayat by BDO; urban by DSSO at municipal offices.
Additional Knowledge:
1,000 (Option a)
. Amount for 60-79 years general beneficiaries.
. Lower age slab under same scheme.
1,500 (Option c)
. Earlier amount before standardisation; not current slab.
. Recent hikes target 80%+ disability separately to Rs 3,500 from 2025.
800 (Option d)
. Below scheme minimum; no such provision.
. Starts from Rs 1,000 baseline.