Question

During the Seventh Five Year Plan, a Scheme called _____ . was introduced from 1989 to solve the problem of unemployment in the rural sector.

• A. National Rural Employment Programme
• B. Rural Landless Employment Programme
• C. MNREGA
• D. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana

Hint:

The Jawahar Rozgar Yojana is significant because it laid the foundation for later employment schemes, such as MNREGA.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) was introduced during the Seventh Five Year Plan in 1989 to provide employment opportunities in rural areas, primarily for the rural poor, with a focus on public works.