Multiple choice

According to the definition provided by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), who among the following is considered as unemployed in India, if he/she does not have any job/work to do?

  1. A person above 14 years of age

  2. A person above 16 years of age

  3. A person above 17 years of age

  4. A person above 18 years of age

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Explanation

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has given an official estimation of unemployment using the International Labor Organization definition. According to this definition, any person aged 16 and above will be called as unemployed if they are out of work, need a job, have vigorously wanted work in the last four weeks and are available to start work in the next two weeks, have found a job and are waiting to join the job in the next two weeks.