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Multiple choice political science problem of unemployment in india introduction and features of unemployment quality of population unemployment- types, causes and measures

As per statistical Analysis, Unemployment Rates on CDS basis are ______ those on UPS basis.

  1. Lower than

  2. Higher than

  3. Equal to

  4. Nothing can be said
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

CDS (Current Daily Status) captures unemployment on a daily basis, which is more sensitive to intermittent work than UPS (Usual Principal Status), thus yielding higher rates.

Multiple choice political science problem of unemployment in india introduction and features of unemployment quality of population unemployment- types, causes and measures

The following table provides a breakdown of a country's population (millions) :

Total population 114 Children (below the working age) 18
Unemployed people looking for a job 9 Full-time students (not looking for a job) 2
Retired people 14 Employed people 63
People confined to correctional 1 Other adults not in the labour force 7


What is the unemployment rate of the given population?

  1. $7.9\%$
  2. $12.5\%$
  3. $20.2\%$
  4. $22.2\%$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Labour Force =$114 - 14 - 1 - 18 - 2 - 7 = 72$
Employed people = $63$
Unemployed people = $72 - 63 = 9$

Unemployment rate = $\frac{9 \times 100}{72} = 12.5\%$

Multiple choice political science problem of unemployment in india introduction and features of unemployment quality of population unemployment- types, causes and measures

When does the Actual Rate of Unemployment fall below the Natural rate of Unemployment?

  1. Recession.

  2. Prosperity.

  3. contraction.

  4. Depression.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

During periods of prosperity, aggregate demand is high, leading to increased hiring and lower unemployment rates, often pushing the actual rate below the natural rate.

Multiple choice political science problem of unemployment in india introduction and features of unemployment quality of population unemployment- types, causes and measures

_______ unemployment in India is large.

  1. Structural

  2. Open

  3. Disguised

  4. Seasonal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Open unemployment refers to a situation where a large section of the labour force does not get a job that may yield regular income. This is a visible and significant form of unemployment in India, especially in urban areas.

Multiple choice political science problem of unemployment in india introduction and features of unemployment quality of population unemployment- types, causes and measures

From the following find out the missing Figures -

WPR PU LFPR Unemployed 
Us 392 8 ? ?
CWS ? 14 384 ?
CDS 341 ? 365 ?
  1. $400&2% ; 370&6% ; 24&6%$
  2. $341&6.6% ; 400&2.1% ; 370&3.6%$
  3. $24&2.1% ; 400&76.6% ; 370&2%$
  4. $400&2.1% ; 340&3.6% ; 20&2.3%$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The table requires calculating Work Participation Rate (WPR), Population Units (PU), and Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR). Based on standard economic definitions and the provided values, option A provides the consistent set of figures for the missing data points.

Multiple choice political science problem of unemployment in india introduction and features of unemployment quality of population unemployment- types, causes and measures

In economics, there is full employment of labour when ________________.

  1. everyone is working 16 hours per day all year

  2. everyone who wants a job can find one within a reasonable span of time

  3. the potential output exceeds actual output of an economy

  4. unemployment is just equal to the cyclical rate of unemployment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Full employment does not mean zero unemployment; it means that everyone who is willing and able to work at the prevailing wage rate can find employment within a reasonable timeframe. It accounts for frictional and structural unemployment.

Multiple choice political science problem of unemployment in india introduction and features of unemployment quality of population unemployment- types, causes and measures

If $9$ people are unemployed and $411$ people are in the work force, then people in labour force are ______________.

  1. $402$
  2. $411$
  3. $9$
  4. $420$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The labour force is defined as the sum of employed people and unemployed people. Given 9 unemployed and 411 employed (in the workforce), the total labour force is 9 + 411 = 420.

Multiple choice political science problem of unemployment in india introduction and features of unemployment quality of population unemployment- types, causes and measures

The workers got a relief from the temporary unemployment because of seasonal work ___________.

  1. increased in construction of buildings and railway networks

  2. permanent jobs were created by government

  3. stopped the use of machines and workers were inducted in work

  4. workers worked in the agricultural field throughout the year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Unemployment is very much prevailing in India. So a lot of workers depend on seasonal work. These are works which are for a time period. Many such workers got relief from this unemployment when building and railway network construction work started.

Multiple choice political science problem of unemployment in india introduction and features of unemployment quality of population unemployment- types, causes and measures

Unemployment refers to people __________.

  1. who are not willing to work

  2. who are willing but do no get work

  3. who leave their jobs in search of better ones

  4. who have been dismissed because of incorrect practices
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Unemployment is specifically defined as a situation where individuals are actively seeking work and are willing to work at the current wage rate but are unable to find employment.

Multiple choice political science problem of unemployment in india introduction and features of unemployment quality of population unemployment- types, causes and measures

Unemployment in India is mostly _________.

  1. technical

  2. structural

  3. voluntary

  4. frictional
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Structural unemployment arises from a mismatch between the skills of workers and the requirements of the jobs available, which is a primary characteristic of the Indian economy due to technological changes and industrial shifts.