The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was passed in which of the following years?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 2005.
The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) was passed in 2005 by the Government of India. Later renamed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), it aims to provide at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work. The Act focuses on enhancing livelihood security, reducing rural poverty, and creating durable assets like roads, ponds, and canals. It is considered one of the largest public works programs in the world, empowering rural communities and promoting inclusive development.