Q7 · UPSC current affairs · 2 September 2026 · News · Vikas Bharat GRAM G Act MGNREGA Framework

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Consider the following statements regarding the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA):1.It was enacted in 2005 as a demand-driven statutory employment guarantee framework.2.District Collectors hold the primary statutory responsibility for planning and executing recommended works under the Act.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: MGNREGA was enacted in 2005 as a demand-driven statutory legal guarantee for rural employment. Statement 2 is incorrect: Gram Panchayats—not District Collectors—are legally responsible for planning and implementing recommended works.

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