Question 2 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 3 Class 9 Economics - Poverty as a Challenge - Economics

For how many days NREGA provides wage employment?

(a) 120 days

(b) 100 days

(c) 90 days

(d) 60 days

Answer:

So, the correct answer is (b).

Explanation:

• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 aims to provide 100 days of wage employment to every household to ensure livelihood security in rural areas.
  
  
• It also aimed at sustainable development to address the cause of drought, deforestation, and soil erosion.
  
  
• One-third of the proposed jobs have been reserved for women. The scheme provided employment for 220 crore person days of employment to 4.78 crore households.
  

So, option (b) is correct.