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:

The correct answer is option 2: When generation of employment opportunity is low but GDP is growing

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.