Agriculture is not a major source of employment in urban areas of India. Which of the following follows from this?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Most urban workers are engaged in the service sector
Since agriculture gives few jobs in towns, urban people are mainly engaged in the service sector. About 61 per cent of urban workers are there.
Option (1) The urban worker-population ratio is higher than the rural one — Incorrect. The urban ratio, about 38, is lower than the rural ratio of about 42.
Option (2) Most urban workers are casual wage labourers — Incorrect. Casual work is the smallest share of urban work. Urban enterprises need regular workers.
Option (3) Most urban workers are self-employed in small shops — Incorrect. Not everyone can run shops and offices. In towns, regular salaried jobs are greater.
Option (4) Most urban workers are engaged in the service sector — Correct. Agriculture gives few jobs in towns.
NCERT (2026-27): “6.5 Employment in Firms, Factories and Offices … Table 6.2 also shows that about 60 per cent of the workforce in rural India depends on agriculture, forestry and fishing. About 21 per cent of rural workers are working in manufacturing industries, construction and other industrial activities. Service sector provides employment to about 19 per cent of rural workers. Agriculture is not a major source of employment in urban areas where people are mainly engaged in the service sector. About 61 per cent of urban workers are in the service sector. The secondary sector gives employment to about one-third of urban workforce. …” “… Obviously everyone cannot run factories, shops and offices of various types. Moreover enterprises in urban areas require workers on a regular basis.” |