Rural Workers Two-Thirds

Question

Rural workers constitute about what proportion of India's total workforce?

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Rural workers constitute about what proportion of India's total workforce?

  1. One-third
  2. Half
  3. Two-thirds — Correct Answer
  4. Three-fourths
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Rural workers constitute about two-thirds of India's total workforce.

Key Points:
  • Majority of India's people reside in rural areas.
  • Hence, proportion of workforce residing there is higher.
  • In 2022-23, India had about 545 million strong workforce.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, B, D: The correct proportion is about two-thirds.

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