Q. Consider the following statements regarding MGNREGA
1. It is a guaranteed wage employment scheme applicable in both rural and urban areas
2. It provides provision for 1/3 reservation for women
3. Gram Sabha has the power for issuing of job cards
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect: MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of work a year to every rural household with an aim to enhance the livelihood security of people.
Statement 2 is correct
Statement 3 is correct
Source: The Hindu
