Q. National Social Assistance programme was initially rolled out in which of the following five year plans?
Answer: Eighth Five Year Plan
Notes: The National Social Assistance Programme was launched in 1995 during 8th five year plan as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Government of India. The scheme provides financial assistance to the elderly, widows and persons with disabilities in the form of social pensions.

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