Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The worker-population ratio is higher in rural areas as compared to urban areas.
2. Availability of limited resources is one of the reasons of high worker population ratio in rural areas.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Both are correct statements. The worker-population ratio is higher in rural areas as compared to urban areas. In urban areas, the proportion is about 36 whereas in rural India, the ratio is about 40. The second statement is also correct. Availability of limited resources is one of the reasons of high worker population ratio in rural areas. People in rural areas have limited resources to earn a higher income and participate more in the employment market.