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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state government has launched an ambitious scheme to provide 100 days of employment to needy families in urban areas?
A
Gujarat
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Rajasthan
D
Punjab
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rajasthan launches 100-day job scheme for urban areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under the scheme, the government will guarantee 100 days of employment in a year to needy families in urban areas. People in the 18-60 age range are eligible for the scheme. In the first year, the State government has allocated ₹800 crore and Mr. Gehlot said there would be no shortage of funds.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Government of India passed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 in September, 2005. The Act gives legal guarantee of a hundred days of wage employment in a financial year to adult members of a rural household who demand employment and are willing to do unskilled manual work.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme: The Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme, launched by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, has provided jobs to one lakh people within six days of its launch.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand state has raised the working days under MNREGA from 100 to 150 days.

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