Policy and Programmes

Current GK (MTS)

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 2005 provides _________ days of assured employment

every year to every rural household.

This questions was previously asked in

SSC MTS 12th July 2022 Shift-2

100

120

150

200

- The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a social security measure in India.

- It aims to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing guaranteed wage employment.

- Option 1: 100 days of employment is the correct answer. Under MGNREGA, every rural household is entitled to 100 days of wage employment per year.

- Option 2: 120 days is incorrect. There is no provision for 120 days in the standard MGNREGA framework.

- Option 3: 150 days is also incorrect. Some states in India offer additional days, but the standard remains 100 days.

- Option 4: 200 days is not the standard but might be offered in special circumstances like droughts.

Correct Answer: Option 1 - 100