WBCS.LIVE practice question

Jawahar Rozgar Yojana for rural employment was started in the year

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1959
  2. 1979
  3. 1969
  4. 1989

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1989

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D. 1989 šŸ“š Explanation: The Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) was launched in April 1989 by the government of Rajiv Gandhi. Its goal was to provide guaranteed employment for at least 90-100 days a year to people in rural areas. It was a massive public works program designed to reduce poverty and develop rural infrastructure. The scheme was eventually merged with other employment programs.