Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

Question:

What is the share of non-workers in the population of India as per Census of 2011 ?

Options:

30 percent

40 percent

50 percent

60 percent

Correct Answer:

60 percent

Explanation:
The population of India according to their economic status is divided into three groups, namely; main workers, marginal workers and non-workers. It is observed that in India, the proportion of workers (both main and marginal) is only 39.8 per cent (2011) leaving a vast majority of about 60 per cent as non-workers.