Q. Consider the following statements:
Bulk of employment in India is in rural areas.
The disguised unemployment in agricultural sector is perennial.
Industrialization has rendered several people jobless in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?
Answer: 1 and 2
Notes:
- Bulk of employment in India is in rural areas.: This statement is correct. India has a large agriculture-based rural economy where the majority of the population lives in villages and small towns. Agriculture accounts for around 42% of total employment in India.
- The disguised unemployment in agricultural sector is perennial: This statement is also correct. Disguised unemployment refers to a situation where there are more people working on farms than required. This is a chronic issue in Indian agriculture owing to the seasonal and traditional nature of farming.
- Industrialization has rendered several people jobless in India: This statement is incorrect. While some jobs may have been lost due to automation and structural changes over time, industrialization has not rendered several people jobless. In fact, it has created new employment opportunities in manufacturing and services sectors in India.
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