Poverty Alleviation Programs — Prelims Questions

Which of the following constitutional articles are directly related to the Directive Principles of State Policy concerning poverty alleviation in India?

Consider the following statements regarding the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA): 1. It provides a legal guarantee of 150 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household. 2. One-third of the beneficiaries mandatorily have to be women. 3. Unemployment allowance is payable if work is not provided within 15 days of application. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a core component of the JAM Trinity, crucial for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)?

The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) primarily focuses on:

Consider the following statements regarding the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013: 1. It provides legal entitlement to highly subsidized food grains to approximately two-thirds of India's population. 2. It includes provisions for nutritional support to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children. 3. The Act mandates a uniform price of ₹1 per kg for rice, wheat, and coarse grains for all beneficiaries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?