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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Casual Wage Labourers Peak
The proportion of casual wage labourers was highest in which period?
- 1972-73
- 1983
- 1993-94 — Correct Answer
- 2017-18
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Casual wage labourers' proportion was highest in 1993-94 at 31.8%.
Key Points:
- 1972-73: 23.2%, 1983: 28.9%, 1993-94: 31.8%, 2011-12: 30.0%, 2017-18: 23.3%.
- The trend shows casualisation increased from 1972 to 1993-94.
- After 1993-94, it started declining.
- This trend of casualisation made workers highly vulnerable.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: The proportion was lower in these periods.
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