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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 88

SSC MTS - 03 May 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q88

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The National Rural Employment Programme was merged with __________ in 1989.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana.

  • The National Rural Employment Programme (NREP) was merged with the Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP) in 1989 to form the Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY).
  • This merger was part of a government initiative to streamline and consolidate rural employment schemes in India.
  • The Jawahar Rozgar Yojana aimed to provide employment opportunities and promote rural development by focusing on infrastructure projects and generating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities.