In which year did the Government of India pass the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2005.
The Government of India passed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in the year 2005. Initially called the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), it was later renamed in 2009 to honor Mahatma Gandhi. The Act was a landmark legislation aimed at enhancing the livelihood security of people in rural areas by guaranteeing 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. It marked a major step toward inclusive development and rural empowerment, promoting social justice and reducing rural unemployment across the country.