Self-employed workers who, by and large, run their enterprises by hiring labourers are called:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Employers
Some self-employed people run their enterprises mainly by hiring labourers. They are called employers.
Option (1) Casual wage labourers — Incorrect. They are hired by others on a daily or periodic contract. They do not hire anyone.
Option (2) Family workers — Incorrect. A family worker works in the family’s farm or business without wages.
Option (3) Regular salaried employees — Incorrect. They work for others and get a regular salary.
Option (4) Employers — Correct. They are self-employed and hire labour.
NCERT (2026-27): Glossary: “Employers – Those self-employed workers who by and large, run their enterprises by hiring labourers.” Glossary: “Family labour/worker – A member who works without receiving wages in cash or in kind in a farm, an industry, business or trade conducted by the members of the family.” |