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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


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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.

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