Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Economics

Question:

Central government in India made a law implementing "Right to Work" in about 625 districts of India. According to you, which of the following options link with the quoted statement?

Options:

Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojna Act

Antyodaya Anna Yojna Act

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

All of the above

Correct Answer:

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

Explanation:

The central government in India made a law implementing the Right to Work in about 625 districts of India. It is called Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (MGNREGA 2005). Under MGNREGA 2005, all those who are able to, and are in need of, work in rural areas are guaranteed 100 days of employment in a year by the government. If the government fails in its duty to provide employment, it will give unemployment allowances to the people.