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    The Finance ministry has approved the enhancement of

    gratuity limit for Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) agents.Which of the following statements is/are true regarding this information- I.The Finance ministry has approved the enhancement of the gratuity limit from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 8 lakh for Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) agents benefitting more than 1.3 million of them. II.The ministry also increased the term insurance cover for agents from the existing Rs 3,000-10,000 to Rs 25,000-1,50,000. III.  With regard to LIC employees, the ministry has also approved family pension at a uniform rate of 10 percent for the welfare of families.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only I & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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      The Finance ministry has approved the enhancement of gratuity limit from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) agents benefitting more than 1.3 million of them.    The ministry also increased the term insurance cover for agents from the existing Rs 3,000-10,000 to Rs 25,000-1,50,000.    The ministry also enabled reappointed agents to be eligible for renewal commissions, thereby providing them with increased financial stability. Currently, LIC agents are not eligible for renewal commission on any business completed under the old agency.     With regard to LIC employees, the ministry has also approved family pension at a uniform rate of 30 per cent for the welfare of families.

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