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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Rural Self-Employed Percentage
Among rural workers, what percentage are self-employed?
- 40 per cent
- 47 per cent
- 61 per cent — Correct Answer
- 75 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Among rural workers, 61 per cent are self-employed.
Key Points:
- In rural areas, majority depend on farming and own plots of land.
- They cultivate independently, hence high self-employment share.
- Rural regular salaried employees are only 13%.
- Rural casual wage labourers account for 26%.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A (40%): Urban self-employed percentage.
- B (47%): Urban regular salaried percentage.
- D: Too high.
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