Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Employment - Growth, Informalisation and Other Issues

Question:
What do you understand by the term "Jobless growth", which India witnessed during the late 1990's?
Options:
When growth of GDP is high due to rising exports and imports
When generation of employment opportunity is low but GDP is growing
When employment opportunities are given by primary sector only
All of the above
Correct Answer:
When generation of employment opportunity is low but GDP is growing
Explanation:
Jobless growth means a situation where the economy of a country is growing but no employment opportunities are being provided to the citizens. The country is able to produce goods and services without generating employment. There is a widening gap between the growth of GDP and employment.