Assertion (A): Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP) was launched in 1999.

Reason (R): The aim of the programme is to create employment opportunities in the rural areas and small towns.

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Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(A) is true but (R) is false.

(A) is false, but (R) is true.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

In 1995, the Rural Employment Generation Program (REGP) was introduced. Under the Tenth Five Year Plan, a target of 25 lakh new employment has been established for the programme.
The program aims to develop independent work opportunities in small and rural towns. The outcomes of these programs have been inconsistent. Lack of appropriate execution and targeting is one of the main causes of decreased efficacy. Additionally, there has been a lot of scheme overlap. Despite having excellent intentions, some programs do not entirely help the deserving poor.
Thus, the assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

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