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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CHSL - 14 Aug 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q45

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The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, now known as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, was first enacted in the year ____________ .

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2005.

  • The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) was first enacted in 2005 with the aim of providing guaranteed employment to rural households.
  • The act was later renamed to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in 2009, in honor of Mahatma Gandhi's contribution to rural development.
  • The law was designed to address rural poverty by offering at least 100 days of wage employment to rural households, especially during lean agricultural seasons.