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Employment Guarantee Scheme was first introduced in which of the following states?

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Odisha
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Maharashtra
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Punjab
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Uttar Pradesh
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Solution

The correct option is B Maharashtra
Employment Guarantee Scheme was first introduced in Maharasthra in 197273. The scheme was the first of its kind to give recognition to the 'right to work' enshrined in the constitution. It emboided a commitment by the state to provide work to a person who comes forward to offer labour.

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