Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:

Why are women in rural areas ready to work even at low wages?

  1. As there is widespread poverty in rural areas, it compels the women to accept low wage occupations.
  2. Women in rural areas are reluctant in migrating to urban areas for job.
  3. Not many options are available in rural areas for earning income.
Options:

Statement 1 and 2 are correct

Statement 2 and 3 are correct

Statement 1 and 3 are correct

All statements are correct

Correct Answer:

All statements are correct

Explanation:

All the statements are true.

Due to widespread poverty in rural areas and unavailability of earning options, women are forced to work even at low wages, to earn basic livelihood for the family. Also, less importance to job is given due to which females are reluctant in moving to urban areas where better opportunities are available.