Question

Employment Guarantee Scheme was first introduced in which of the following states?

• A. Madhya Pradesh
• B. Maharashtra
• C. Uttar Pradesh
• D. Rajasthan

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Maharashtra

• Employment Scheme: Program to guarantee jobs.

• First State: Started in Maharashtra.

• Pilot Program: Initially tested there.

• MGNREGA: Later became a national law.

• Key Point: Maharashtra was the starting point.