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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Seasonal Unemployment
When agricultural workers migrate to urban areas during off-season and return for the rainy season, this type of unemployment is called:
- Disguised unemployment
- Open unemployment
- Seasonal unemployment — Correct Answer
- Frictional unemployment
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
This type of unemployment is called seasonal unemployment. Work in agriculture is seasonal; there are no employment opportunities in the village for all months.
Key Points:
- Workers migrate to urban areas during off-season.
- They return to villages when the rainy season begins.
- This is a common form of unemployment in India.
- There are no year-round employment opportunities in many rural areas.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: Disguised unemployment is when surplus workers are on a farm.
- B: Open unemployment is actively seeking but not finding jobs.
- D: Frictional unemployment is temporary between jobs.
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