Question : The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) guarantees how many days of employment per household in a year?
Option 1: 50 days
Option 2: 100 days
Option 3: 150 days
Option 4: 200 days
Correct Answer: 100 days
Solution : The correct answer is (b) 100 days
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) guarantees 100 days of employment per household in a year. This program aims to provide employment opportunities to rural households in India by guaranteeing a minimum of 100 days of wage employment in a financial year for adult members of eligible households. The MGNREGA helps promote livelihood security and reduce rural unemployment by providing employment opportunities through various public works projects.