Employment and Unemployment — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding India's Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is/are correct? 1. India's overall LFPR has shown a consistent decline over the last decade. 2. Female LFPR in rural areas is generally lower than in urban areas. 3. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is the primary official source for LFPR data in India.

Which of the following types of unemployment is most likely to be addressed by government initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)?

Consider the following statements regarding Employment Elasticity in India: 1. Employment elasticity measures the responsiveness of employment growth to economic (GDP) growth. 2. India has generally experienced an increasing trend in employment elasticity over the past two decades. 3. Sectors like construction and retail trade typically exhibit lower employment elasticity compared to manufacturing.

Which of the following constitutional articles directly or indirectly relates to the 'right to work' or 'adequate means of livelihood' in India? 1. Article 39(a) 2. Article 41 3. Article 43 4. Article 43A

Which of the following statements best describes 'disguised unemployment' in the Indian context?