Study the chart showing the distribution of male and female workers in India by status of employment:
Which categories of workers have a larger share among men than among women?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Regular salaried employees and casual wage labourers
Read each category for men and women in the chart:
Regular salaried: men 21, women 16, so larger among men.
Casual wage labourers: men 25, women 17, so larger among men.
Self-employed: men 54, women 67, so larger among women.
NCERT (2026-27): “6.4 Self-employed and Hired Workers … Look at Chart 6.1 you will notice that self-employment is a major source of livelihood for both men and women as this category accounts for more than 50 per cent of the workforce. Casual wage work is the second major source for women. When it comes to regular salaried employment, men are found to be so engaged in greater proportion. Men form 21 per cent whereas women form 16 per cent. The gap between men and women is very less. …” |