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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Female Workforce in Primary Sector
What percentage of the female workforce is employed in the primary sector?
- 37.5 per cent
- 46.1 per cent
- 57.8 per cent
- 64.4 per cent — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
About 64.4 per cent of the female workforce is employed in the primary sector.
Key Points:
- Women workers' concentration in primary sector is very high.
- Only 37.5% of male workers are in primary sector.
- Men get more opportunities in secondary and service sectors.
- Both men and women are concentrated in primary sector, but women disproportionately more.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A (37.5%): This is male primary sector share.
- B (46.1%): This is the total primary sector share.
- C (57.8%): This is the rural primary sector share.
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