Which is the Indian labour law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the 'right to work'?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), enacted in 2005. It is a landmark social security and labour law that aims to guarantee the ‘right to work’ in rural India. The Act ensures at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual labour. It promotes inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and rural infrastructure development.
Other options:
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Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act (1952): Provides retirement and savings benefits to employees.
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Citizenship Act (1955): Deals with the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship.
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Indian Institutes of Management Act (2017): Grants statutory status and autonomy to IIMs, not related to labour rights.