Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:

What are those workers called who own and operate a business to make a living?

Options:

Salaried employee

Self employed

Casual labours

Formal Sector Worker

Correct Answer:

Self employed

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Self employed

Self-employed workers are those who own and operate a business to support themselves. Wage labourers work on other people's farms on a part-time basis and are paid for their efforts. Employers are the persons who hire people to work for them.