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Unit 4 Ch 2 : Sectors of the Indian Economy — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 4 Ch 2 : Sectors of the Indian Economy3 Marks
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Explain the objective of implementing the MG NREGA, 2005.
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Answer

Its main objective was to provide employment to the unemployed.
According to MG NREGA, all those who are able to and are in need of work would be guaranteed 100 days of employment in a year by the government.
If the government fails in its duty to provide employment, it will give unemployment allowances to the people.

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