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Consider the following statements in respect of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005

Consider the following statements in respect of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005:
1. The Act provides 100 days of employment to households as a fundamental right.
2. Women are given priority such that half of the employment seekers are women.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(d)

Explanation

Neither statement is correct as NREGA provisions do not guarantee these rights.