Question

    Consider the following statements regarding poverty

    alleviation programs in India: 1. MNREGA guarantees 150 days of wage employment to rural households. 2. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana focuses on providing affordable housing to urban and rural poor. 3. National Food Security Act (NFSA) provides subsidized food grains to about 75% of the rural population. Which of the statements are correct?
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2, and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    MNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment (statement 1 is incorrect). Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana provides affordable housing to the poor (statement 2 is correct). NFSA covers 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population (statement 3 is correct).

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