NREGA viva (why–what) questions


📘 1. Acknowledgement

Q1. Why do you write an acknowledgement in your project?
👉 To thank the teacher, school and others who helped in completing the project.

Q2. Whom did you thank in your acknowledgement?
👉 I thanked my subject teacher, school principal and my parents for their support.


📘 2. Introduction

Q3. Why is NREGA important for India?
👉 Because India has a large rural population and NREGA helps in providing employment and reducing poverty.

Q4. When was NREGA started?
👉 NREGA was started in 2005 by the Government of India.


📘 3. Meaning of NREGA

Q5. What is the full form of NREGA?
👉 National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

Q6. What is NREGA in simple words?
👉 NREGA is a government scheme that guarantees 100 days of employment to rural households.


📘 4. Objectives of NREGA

Q7. What is the main objective of NREGA?
👉 To provide employment to rural people.

Q8. Why does the government want to provide guaranteed jobs?
👉 To reduce unemployment and poverty in villages.

Q9. How does NREGA improve rural life?
👉 By increasing income, improving infrastructure and stopping migration.


📘 5. Features of NREGA

Q10. How many days of work are guaranteed under NREGA?
👉 100 days of work in a year.

Q11. Who implements NREGA at the village level?
👉 Gram Panchayat.

Q12. What happens if work is not given within 15 days?
👉 The worker gets unemployment allowance.


📘 6. Eligibility under NREGA

Q13. Who can apply for NREGA?
👉 Any adult (18 years and above) living in rural areas.

Q14. Is education required to get work under NREGA?
👉 No, even illiterate people can apply.

Q15. Can women also work under NREGA?
👉 Yes, both men and women can work.


📘 7. Benefits of NREGA

Q16. How does NREGA help poor people?
👉 It gives them regular income through employment.

Q17. How does NREGA help farmers?
👉 It helps in building ponds, roads and irrigation facilities.

Q18. Does NREGA increase rural development?
👉 Yes, it improves infrastructure in villages.


📘 8. Role of NREGA in Poverty Alleviation

Q19. How does NREGA reduce poverty?
👉 By providing jobs and increasing income of poor families.

Q20. How does it reduce migration to cities?
👉 People get work in villages, so they don’t need to move to cities.

Q21. Does NREGA empower rural people?
👉 Yes, it gives financial security and dignity of labour.


📘 9. Achievements of NREGA

Q22. What are the major achievements of NREGA?
👉

  • Employment to millions
  • Better rural roads
  • Water conservation projects
  • Women participation increased

Q23. Has women participation increased under NREGA?
👉 Yes, a large number of women work under this scheme.


📘 10. Limitations of NREGA

Q24. What are the limitations of NREGA?
👉

  • Delay in payment
  • Corruption in some areas
  • Lack of proper monitoring

Q25. Why is corruption a problem in NREGA?
👉 Because sometimes fake job cards and false entries are made.


📘 11. Conclusion

Q26. Why is NREGA still necessary for India?
👉 Because poverty and unemployment still exist in rural areas.

Q27. How can NREGA be improved?
👉 By timely payment, strict monitoring and transparency.


⭐ Bonus Viva Questions (Teacher likes these)

Q28. Which ministry runs NREGA?
👉 Ministry of Rural Development.

Q29. Is NREGA a legal right or government favour?
👉 It is a legal right because it is an Act passed by Parliament.

Q30. Give one line importance of NREGA.
👉 NREGA is the backbone of rural employment in India.


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