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When was optional coverage under Social Security for public sector employees first allowed?

  1. In 1951

  2. In 1935

  3. In 1978

  4. In 1965

The correct answer is: In 1951

Optional coverage under Social Security for public sector employees was first allowed in 1951. This was a significant development that gave public sector employees the choice to participate in the Social Security system, providing them with retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. This change aimed to bring more employees under the Social Security umbrella and ensure a more comprehensive system of social insurance coverage. The other options are not correct because they do not align with the historical timeline of when optional coverage for public sector employees was first permitted under Social Security.