GK Question

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The concept of social audit of Panchayat/Municipality works by Gram Sabha/Wards Committee is promoted under the ______ Act, 2005.

  1. Right to Information
  2. Mahatma Gandhi NREGA
  3. National Rural Health Mission
  4. Swachh Bharat

Answer: Mahatma Gandhi NREGA

MGNREGA, 2005: Mandates social audit of works by Gram Sabha to ensure transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. Social audit involves public verification of records, expenditure, beneficiary selection. Has been extended to other schemes. Strengthens grassroots democracy by empowering citizens to monitor local governance.

Topic Local Government - Social Audit
Exam Relevance Accountability mechanism question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2