A
A statutory right granting eligible rural households guaranteed manual work paid at state-notified minimum wage rates.
B
An unconditional cash transfer to all urban and rural citizens regardless of employment demand.
C
A mandatory corporate tax exemption for industries employing rural migrant workers.
D
A subsidized credit scheme exclusively for large-scale agricultural mechanization.
Correct answer: (a) A statutory right granting eligible rural households guaranteed manual work paid at state-notified minimum wage rates.
Explanation
Option A is correct as it accurately defines the Wage Employment Guarantee as a statutory right granting eligible rural households guaranteed manual work paid at state-notified minimum wage rates. Options B, C, and D are incorrect descriptions unrelated to this employment guarantee framework.
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