Topics:
CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Employment Late 1990s Decline
Employment growth in the late 1990s declined to the level of which period?
- Pre-independence era
- Early stages of planning — Correct Answer
- 1980s boom period
- Post-2010 era
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Employment growth in the late 1990s started declining and reached the level of growth that India had in the early stages of planning.
Key Points:
- This was a disheartening development.
- GDP continued to grow while employment stagnated.
- The gap between GDP and employment growth widened.
- This phenomenon is called jobless growth.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: The decline reached levels of early stages of planning specifically.
📚 About this Topic — CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES
This multiple choice question is from CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES to strengthen your preparation.
