13 Views

Question : ________ 2005 is referred to as the "Right to Work" as it guaranteed 100 days of employment in a year by the Indian Government to people who need and who can do work.

Option 1: Mahatma Gandhi Regional Employment Guarantee Act

Option 2: Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Act

Option 3: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

Option 4: Mohan Gandhi Regional Guarantee Act


Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act


Solution : The correct answer is the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act .

Enacted on August 23, 2005, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) provides a crucial social safety net for rural India. Often termed the Right to Work, it ensures 100 days of guaranteed employment annually for those in rural areas seeking work. If the government fails to provide employment, the act also offers unemployment benefits. Implemented in February 2006 under the UPA government, it aims to enhance livelihoods and alleviate rural poverty.

Know More About

Related Questions

Amity University | M.Tech Adm...
Apply
Ranked amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings).
Amity University Noida MBA Ad...
Apply
Amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings)
Amity University Noida B.Tech...
Apply
Among Top 30 National Universities for Engineering (NIRF 2024) | 30+ Specializations | AI Powered Learning & State-of-the-Art Facilities
Amity University, Noida BBA A...
Apply
Ranked amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings)
Graphic Era (Deemed to be Uni...
Apply
NAAC A+ Grade | Among top 100 universities of India (NIRF 2024) | 40 crore+ scholarships distributed
UPES B.Tech Admissions 2025
Apply
Ranked #42 among Engineering colleges in India by NIRF | Highest Package 1.3 CR , 100% Placements | Last Date to Apply: 29th May
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books