Correct option is B
Sol. The correct answer is (b) 65 years; 70 years.
In September 2021, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) increased the maximum entry age for the National Pension System (NPS) from 65 years to 70 years.
This move aimed to extend the pension scheme's benefits to a broader age group, encouraging more individuals to secure their retirement.
The NPS is a government-sponsored pension scheme launched in January 2004, initially for government employees and later extended to all citizens of India.
The revised age limit allows individuals between 18 and 70 years to join NPS.
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