Module: General Practice
Q52: Scenario: Ms. Rina, a shopkeeper aged 58, wishes to enroll in a social security scheme. She has a functional savings bank account but no prior insurance. She approaches you to join PMJJBY and PMSBY. Based on the eligibility rules (as of 2026), what is the correct course of action?
✅ Correct Answer: C
🎯 Quick Answer:
She can only join PMSBY.Structural Breakdown: 1. PMJJBY Eligibility: Entry is strictly 18 to 50 years.
Since Rina is 58, she is ineligible to join PMJJBY.
2. PMSBY Eligibility: Entry is 18 to 70 years.
Rina (58) is well within this limit.
Historical Context: This scenario highlights the "protection gap" for those above 50 who did not join PMJJBY earlier.