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Among the following, who are eligible to benefit from the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act"?

  1. A.Adult members of only the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe households only
  2. B.Adult members of below poverty line (BPL) households only
  3. C.Adult members of households of all backward communities only
  4. D.Adult members of any rural household
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. Adult members of any rural household

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) aims to provide guaranteed wage employment to all rural households. Eligibility is based on the requirement of work for adult members of rural households, irrespective of their social standing, economic status, or community affiliation. The scheme's broad objective is to strengthen rural livelihoods through guaranteed employment.

Source: UPSC gs1 2011

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