Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:

Why is it mostly noticed that the worker-population ratio in urban area is less as compared to that of rural area in India?

Options:

Rural areas have limited resources to earn higher income

Students in rural areas drop out from schools so that they can contribute to the household income

Students in urban areas prefer going for higher studies

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

People in rural areas have limited resources to earn a higher income and participate more in the employment market. Many do not go to schools, colleges and other training institutions. Even if some go, they discontinue in the middle to join the workforce; whereas, in urban areas, a considerable section is able to study in various educational institutions. Urban people have a variety of employment opportunities. They look for the appropriate job to suit their qualifications and skills. In rural areas, people cannot stay at home as their economic condition may not allow them to do so.