Which are the top three states with the highest number of beneficiaries under the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme?
1. Odisha
2. Karnataka
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Uttar Pradesh
5. Maharashtra

Correct option is D

The top three states with the highest number of beneficiaries under the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme are Maharashtra (5), Tamil Nadu (3), and Odisha (1).
· Ranking of Top States by Beneficiaries:
· Maharashtra: 7,46,223 accounts
· Tamil Nadu: 5,47,675 accounts
· Odisha: 4,16,989 accounts
· About the Scheme:
· Introduced on April 1, 2023, to empower women financially.
· Offers a 7.5% annual interest rate, compounded quarterly.
· Deposit range: ₹1,000 (minimum) to ₹2 lakh (maximum).
· Available until March 31, 2025, at post offices, public sector banks, and selected private banks.
· Key Features:
· Allows partial withdrawal and premature closure on compassionate grounds.
· No upper age limit; can be availed by women and girl children.