Directions: Choose the correct option for the given question.
As per the findings of 61st round of survey of NSSO, the share of female work force in informal sector in urban India between the period 1999-2000 to 2004-05 has declined by
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4 percentage points
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5 percentage points
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6 percentage points
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7 percentage points
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The NSSO's 61st round survey found that female workforce participation in the informal sector in urban India declined by 5 percentage points between 1999-2000 and 2004-05. This decline reflects broader challenges in female employment and the informal nature of women's work.