Question

Which of the following is a flagship poverty alleviation scheme launched by the Government of India?

• A. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
• B. MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)
• C. Swachh Bharat Mission
• D. Digital India Initiative

Answer 1

Answer:

B. MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)

MGNREGA, enacted in 2005, is a flagship poverty alleviation scheme in India. It guarantees 100 days of wage employment to rural households, aiming to reduce rural poverty and unemployment by providing jobs in infrastructure, land development, and other community-based works.