Question

What is true about Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGS), a flagship rural development programme of Union Government?
(A) In phase-I, it was launched in four hundred selected districts of the country in 200
(B) It is backed by the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) passed by Government of India in 200
(C) It is fundamentally different from all other wage employment programmes, as it guarantees employment as a legal right.
(D) The number of households who availed employment under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS from financial year 2020-21 was 55 crore.

• A. (A), (B), (C) and (D).
• B. (A) and (B) only.
• C. (B) and (C) only.
• D. (C) and (D) only.

Hint:

Remember that MGNREGS launched in exactly 200 districts in Phase-I (2006) before expanding nationwide in April 200 It is unique because it is a demand-driven program backed by a legal act.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C