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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Urban Self-Employed Percentage
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Question (English)
Among urban workers, what percentage are self-employed?
- 13 per cent
- 40 per cent
- 47 per cent ✓ Correct
- 61 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Among urban workers, 40 per cent are self-employed (as per Chart 6.2 data showing 40% for urban self-employed).
Key Points:
- Urban workers: Self-employed 40%, Casual wage labourers 13%, Regular salaried 47%.
- Rural workers: Self-employed 61%, Casual wage labourers 26%, Regular salaried 13%.
- In urban areas, both self-employment and regular salaried jobs are greater.
- Urban enterprises require workers on a regular basis.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A (13%): Urban casual wage labourers percentage.
- C (47%): Urban regular salaried employees percentage.
- D (61%): Rural self-employed percentage.
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