Who all are considered as working in the formal sector out of the following ?

A. Cycle rickshaw puller

B. A clerk in the electricity office

C. A police constable

D. A construction worker

E. Nurse in government hospital

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

B, C and E only

The correct answer is option (2) : B, C and E only

Workers in the formal sector typically have jobs that are regular, structured, and come with certain employment benefits and legal protections.

• B. A clerk in the electricity office: Typically considered working in the formal sector due to employment in a government or private sector office with regular wages and benefits.
• C. A police constable: Considered working in the formal sector as part of law enforcement agencies.
• E. Nurse in a government hospital: Working in a government hospital indicates formal sector employment due to being employed by a public institution with regular wages and benefits.

Options A (Cycle rickshaw puller) and D (Construction worker) are considered informal sector occupations due to the nature of their employment, which often lacks formal contracts, social security benefits, and stable wages.