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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Casual Wage Labourers Percentage
Casual wage labourers account for about what percentage of India's workforce?
- 15 per cent
- 22 per cent — Correct Answer
- 35 per cent
- 57 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Casual wage labourers account for about 22 per cent of India's workforce.
Key Points:
- They are casually engaged in others' farms and enterprises.
- They receive remuneration for work done on a daily or temporary basis.
- Casual wage work is the second major source of livelihood for women.
- Economists consider casual wage labourers as the most vulnerable category.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: Lower than actual figure.
- C: Higher than actual figure.
- D (57%): This is the share of self-employed.
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