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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Women in Rural Workforce
Women workers account for what proportion of the rural workforce?
- One-tenth
- One-fifth
- One-fourth — Correct Answer
- One-third
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Women workers account for one-fourth of the rural workforce whereas in urban areas, they are just one-fifth of the workforce.
Key Points:
- Women carry out works like cooking, fetching water, fuelwood and participate in farm labour.
- They are often not paid wages in cash or kind.
- Economists argue these women should also be called workers.
- This narrow definition leads to underestimation of women workers.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: One-tenth is too low.
- B: One-fifth is the proportion in urban areas.
- D: One-third is higher than the actual proportion.
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