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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Employment Growth Rate 1950-2010
During 1950-2010, employment in India grew at the rate of:
- Not more than 2 per cent — Correct Answer
- About 5 per cent
- About 8 per cent
- About 10 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
During 1950-2010, employment grew at the rate of not more than 2 per cent.
Key Points:
- GDP growth was always higher than employment growth.
- There were fluctuations in GDP growth during this period.
- In the late 1990s, employment growth started declining.
- This gap led to the phenomenon of jobless growth.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- B, C, D: Employment growth was much lower, not more than 2 per cent.
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