A person who is casually engaged in others’ farm or non-farm enterprises and gets wages according to the terms of a daily or periodic work contract is a:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Casual wage labourer
A casual wage labourer works in others’ farms or enterprises and is paid under a daily or periodic work contract. Construction workers are an example.
Option (1) Regular salaried employee — Incorrect. This worker is paid on a regular basis, not by daily renewal of the contract.
Option (2) Self-employed worker — Incorrect. This worker runs his or her own farm or enterprise.
Option (3) Family worker — Incorrect. A family worker works in the family’s enterprise without wages.
Option (4) Casual wage labourer — Correct. Engaged casually and paid per work contract.
NCERT (2026-27): Glossary: “Casual Wage Labourer – A person who is casually engaged in others’ farm or non-farm enterprises and, in return, receives wages according to the terms of the daily or periodic work contract.” Glossary: “Regular Salaried/Wage Employee – Persons who work in others’ farm or non-farm enterprises and, in return, receive salary or wages on a regular basis (i.e. not on the basis of daily or periodic renewal of work contract). They include not only persons getting time wage but also persons receiving piece wage or salary and paid apprentices, both full time and part-time.” |