Informal and Formal Sectors in Employment
Economics ⇒ Employment and Unemployment
Informal and Formal Sectors in Employment starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Define the formal sector of employment.
Describe one challenge faced by the government in regulating the informal sector.
Describe one way in which the government can support workers in the informal sector.
Describe the impact of lack of social security on informal sector workers.
Describe the role of the formal sector in the Indian economy.
Explain any two disadvantages faced by workers in the informal sector.
Explain how the informal sector can be made more secure for workers.
A woman works as a domestic helper in a city and does not have a written contract or social security benefits. Which sector does she belong to? (1) Formal sector (2) Informal sector
A woman works as a domestic helper in a city and does not have a written contract or social security benefits. Which sector does she belong to? (1) Formal sector (2) Informal sector
Which of the following is a challenge faced by informal sector workers? (1) Job security (2) Regular income (3) Lack of legal protection (4) Social security benefits
Which of the following is a feature of the informal sector? (1) Regular working hours (2) Social security benefits (3) Lack of written contracts (4) Job security
Which of the following is a formal sector enterprise? (1) A government school (2) A roadside tea stall (3) A private tuition teacher (4) A street hawker
Fill in the blank: In the formal sector, workers receive _______ wages and are protected by labour laws.
Fill in the blank: In the informal sector, workers are often paid _______ wages.
Fill in the blank: Most agricultural labourers in India work in the _______ sector.
Fill in the blank: The _______ sector includes jobs in government offices, banks, and large companies.
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'All government jobs are part of the formal sector.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'All private sector jobs are part of the informal sector.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Formal sector workers are more likely to have written employment contracts.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Informal sector workers are more vulnerable to exploitation.'
