A minimum yearly deposit of ________ is required to open and maintain a PPF account, and a maximum deposit of _____. A. Rs. 500 and Rs 1.50 lakhs B. Rs. 1000 and Rs 2.50 lakhs C. Rs. 2000 and Rs 3.50 lakhs D. Rs. 5000 and Rs 4.50 lakhs
A. Rs. 500 and Rs 1.50 lakhs Explanation: A minimum yearly deposit of Rs. 500 is required to open and maintain a PPF account, and a maximum deposit of Rs.1.5 lakhs (as on Financial year 2015-2016) can be made in a PPF account in any given financial year. The subscriber should not deposit more than Rs.1.50 lac per annum as the excess amount will neither earn any interest nor will be eligible for rebate under Income Tax Act. The amount can be deposited in lump sum or in a maximum of 12 instalments per year.