Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Change and Development in industrial Society

Question:

India has a small size of organised sector. Which of the following statements is not a social implication of this small size of organised sector?

Options:

Very few people have the experience of working in a large firm

Very few Indians have access to secure jobs

People are left to the whims and fancies of the employer or contractor

People have the experience of collectively fighting for proper wages and safe working conditions.

Correct Answer:

People have the experience of collectively fighting for proper wages and safe working conditions.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → People have the experience of collectively fighting for proper wages and safe working conditions.

Here's why the other options are social implications of a small organized sector:
Option 1: Very few people have the experience of working in a large firm - This is likely true. With a smaller organized sector, there are fewer opportunities for formal employment in large companies.
Option 2: Very few Indians have access to secure jobs.  This is also true. Organized sector jobs typically offer greater security compared to the unorganized sector, with benefits like contracts, minimum wage, and social security. A smaller organized sector means fewer people have access to such security.
Option 3: People are left to the whims and fancies of the employer or contractor - The unorganized sector often lacks regulations and protections for workers, making them vulnerable to exploitation by employers. This is also true.

"In a small size organized sector, where job security is limited, and employees may be vulnerable to the decisions of employers or contractors, the likelihood of collective bargaining or fighting for proper wages and safe working conditions is reduced. Typically, larger organizations with stronger structures are more amenable to negotiations and collective actions. Therefore, the experience of collective bargaining for better wages and working conditions is less common in smaller, less organized sectors."