Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Employment - Growth, Informalisation and Other Issues

Question:

How many days' guaranteed wage employment will be given to all rural households, who choose to do unskilled manual work, under the MNREGA 2005?

Options:

150 days

60 days

100 days

120 days

Correct Answer:

100 days

Explanation:

The MGNREGA's mandate is to provide at least 100 days of guaranteed pay employment to every rural household whose adult members agree to conduct unskilled manual labour within a fiscal year.