Employment Exchange Data
Information relating to employment in the formal sector is collected by which ministry through employment exchanges?
- Ministry of Finance
- Union Ministry of Labour — Correct Answer
- Ministry of Commerce
- Ministry of Education
Correct Answer Explanation
Information relating to employment in the formal sector is collected by the Union Ministry of Labour through employment exchanges located in different parts of the country.
Key Points:
- Employment exchanges register unemployed persons for vacancies.
- The Directorate General of Employment and Training maintains this data.
- Government is the major formal sector employer.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: Employment data is specifically collected by the Ministry of Labour.
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