Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Change and Development in industrial Society

Question:

Many factories employ 'Badli' workers. Who are these workers?

Options:

Permanent employees

Seasonal employees

Unskilled workers

Substitute workers

Correct Answer:

Substitute workers

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Substitute workers

Many factories employ badli workers who substitute for regular permanent workers who are on leave. Many of these badli workers have actually worked for many years for the same company but are not given the same status and security. This is what is called contract work in the organised sector.