Indirect Employment Generation Example

Question

When a government steel company increases output and private companies also expand, this is an example of:

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When a government steel company increases output and private companies also expand, this is an example of:

  1. Direct employment generation
  2. Indirect employment generation — Correct Answer
  3. Formal sector employment
  4. Self-employment
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

When government enterprise output increases and private enterprises receiving raw materials also expand, this is indirect employment generation.

Key Points:
  • Direct: Government employs people directly in departments and enterprises.
  • Indirect: Private companies expand due to increased government production.
  • Example: Government steel company output increases → private companies buying steel also increase employment.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A: Direct employment is when government hires workers itself.
  • C: This describes a type of employment, not the mechanism.
  • D: Self-employment is a different category.

📚 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.

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