Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:

There has been rapid growth in the gross domestic product, but without simultaneous increase in employment opportunities. This is known as _________ growth.

Options:

Economic growth

Jobless growth

Vertical growth

Inclusive growth

Correct Answer:

Jobless growth

Explanation:

The situation where there is rapid growth in gross domestic product (GDP) without a simultaneous increase in employment opportunities is known as: Jobless growth.