Which of the following are the characteristics/features of 'social assistance'?
1. It is fully financed by the state.
2. Benefits provided under the scheme is for a short duration.
3. The financial resources of social assistance schemeis for a short duration of time.
4. Social assistance is substitutive rather than supplemental to social insurance.
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. All of these
Answer: Option C

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