Question

An IP died childless on 1.5.2009. His widow gave birth
to a living child on 1.10.09. Which statement is true
about dependant benefit payment
(A) Widow share will be reduced from 1.10.09
(B) New born will receive 3/5th of full rate from 1.10.09.
(C) Widow and new born will get 3/5th and 2/5th share
respectively of full rate from 1.10.09
(D) None of the above

Answer 1

Answer : Option (c) Widow and new born will get 3/5th and 2/5th share respectively of full rate from 1.10.2009.

Explanation : An IP died childless on 1.5.2009. His widow gave birth to a living child on 1.10.2009. The statement "Widow and new born will get 3/5th and 2/5th share respectively of full rate from 1.10.2009" is true about dependent benefit payment.