Question

Which scheme guarantees every rural family in India the right to paid work for 100 days each year?

Options

• Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana (PMRY)

• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

• Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)

• Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY)

Answer 1

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

Explanation:

MGNREGS legally assures 100 days of paid work to every rural household, making it India's largest job guarantee scheme.