SSC
INDIAN ECONOMY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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No extra benefit will be given
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The officer-in-charge will be punished
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Unemployment allowance will be given
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Food grains will be provided
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Detailed explanation-1: -Under NREGA 2005, all those who are able to, and in need of, work are guaranteed 100 days of employment in year by the government. If the government fails in its duty to provide employment, it will give unemployment allowances to the people.
Detailed explanation-2: -Unemployment allowance must be paid if the work is not provided within the statutory limit of 15 days. The law stipulates Gram Panchayats to have a single bank account for NREGA works which shall be subjected to public scrutiny.
Detailed explanation-3: -The objective of the Act is to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
Detailed explanation-4: -The mandate of the MGNREGA is to provide at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.