Question

What is the primary objective of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?

• A. To provide food security
• B. To guarantee 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household
• C. To promote urban development
• D. To enhance agricultural productivity

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To guarantee 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household

he primary objective of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is to enhance livelihood security for rural households by guaranteeing at least 100 days of wage employment each year, thereby reducing poverty and fostering economic stability in rural areas through sustainable development projects.