Indian Labour Market
Economics ⇒ Indian Economy
Indian Labour Market starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Define the term 'labour force participation rate'.
Describe the impact of rural-urban migration on urban labour markets in India.
Describe the term 'seasonal unemployment' with reference to the Indian economy.
Explain the concept of 'jobless growth' in the Indian context.
Explain the concept of 'wage employment' and 'self-employment' in the Indian context.
Explain the difference between formal and informal sectors in the Indian labour market.
Explain the difference between unemployment and underemployment.
Explain the impact of underemployment on the Indian economy.
Which government scheme aims to provide skill development to youth in India? (1) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (2) MGNREGA (3) Mid-Day Meal Scheme (4) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Which of the following best describes 'casual labour' in India? (1) Workers with permanent jobs (2) Workers with regular salaries (3) Workers employed on a daily basis (4) Workers with social security benefits
Which of the following is a characteristic of the informal sector in India? (1) Regular wages (2) Social security benefits (3) Lack of job security (4) Written contracts
Which of the following is a direct effect of disguised unemployment? (1) Increase in productivity (2) No change in output if some workers are removed (3) Higher wages for all workers (4) Decrease in total employment
Fill in the blank: ________ unemployment occurs when workers lose their jobs due to changes in technology.
Fill in the blank: The ________ rate measures the proportion of people who are able and willing to work but do not have a job.
Fill in the blank: The ________ sector in India employs the largest proportion of the workforce.
Fill in the blank: The ________ sector includes jobs in manufacturing, construction, and mining.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Labour laws in India are uniformly implemented across all sectors.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The informal sector in India is regulated by strict labour laws.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) aims to provide at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The majority of self-employed workers in India are found in rural areas.
