Multiple choice

Which of the following are the ‘self-employment programmes’ of the Indian government?

A. IRDP B. TRYSEM C. DWCRA D. NREP E. MWS

  1. Only 2 and 3

  2. Only 1, 2 and 3

  3. Only 2, 3, 4 and 5

  4. Only 1, 2, 3 and 5
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Among the various types of government-run welfare programmes, the two main types are:

  1. Self employment programmes – that aim at generating gainful employment by providinbg necessay assets or skills to the poor. Eg: IRDP, TRYSEM, DWCRA, MWS, etc.
  2. Wage employment programmes – that aim at providing employment opportunities to the unemployed, in return of which they get wages. Eg: NREP, MNREGA, Bharat Nirman, etc.

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