Sources of Unemployment Data

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Which of the following is NOT a source of data on unemployment in India?

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Which of the following is NOT a source of data on unemployment in India?

  1. Reports of Census of India
  2. NSO Reports
  3. RBI Annual Reports — Correct Answer
  4. Directorate General of Employment and Training data
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

RBI Annual Reports are not listed as a source of unemployment data. The sources are: Census of India, NSO Reports, Periodic Labour Force Survey, and Directorate General of Employment and Training data.

Key Points:
  • Census of India provides demographic and employment data.
  • NSO conducts employment-unemployment surveys.
  • PLFS (Periodic Labour Force Survey) gives annual employment data.
  • DGET provides data from Employment Exchanges.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, B, D: All are listed sources of unemployment data.

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