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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

Unemployment rate among educated was  ______ than for uneducated. 

  1. higher

  2. lower

  3. equal

  4. none of the above
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In India, the unemployment rate among educated individuals is generally higher than among the uneducated, often due to a mismatch between the skills acquired and the requirements of the job market.

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

If in a population of $1000$ people, $400$ are in the labor force and $392$ are employed, what is the unemployment rate?

  1. $2\%$
  2. $8\%$
  3. $6\%$
  4. $4\%$
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The unemployment rate is calculated as (Unemployed / Labor Force) * 100. Here, the labor force is 400 and the employed are 392, so the unemployed are 400 - 392 = 8. The rate is (8 / 400) * 100 = 2%.

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

Measure estimates the number of persons who may be said to be chronically unemployed.

  1. Usual status

  2. Current weekly status.

  3. Current daily status.

  4. Current yearly status.
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Usual status is the primary measure used to identify chronic unemployment, as it considers the activity status of an individual over the entire preceding year.

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

Work force refers to the part of _______________.

  1. labour force, which is employed.

  2. population, which is unemployed.

  3. population, which is forced to work.

  4. labour force, which is unemployed.
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The labour force is the sum of the employed and the unemployed. The work force is defined specifically as the portion of the labour force that is currently employed.

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

During 2008-09, more than_____crore households were provided employment under the scheme of Mahatma Gandhi National rural employment guarantee scheme (MGNREGS).

  1. 5.49

  2. 6.47

  3. 5.5

  4. none
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Government records for the 2008-09 period indicate that over 5.49 crore households were provided employment under the MGNREGS.

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

Which of the following is measures of Unemployment?

  1. Usual Status.

  2. Current Weekly Status.

  3. Current Daily Status.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Usual Status, Current Weekly Status, and Current Daily Status are all standard methodologies used by the NSSO to measure unemployment in India.

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

Situation, where some people are unwilling to work at the prevailing wage rate, is called _____________.

  1. Voluntary unemployment

  2. Technological unemployment

  3. Frictional unemployment

  4. Disguised employment
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Voluntary unemployment occurs when a person is capable of working but chooses not to accept a job at the current market wage rate.

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

Cause of unemployment is due to ________________.

  1. lack of financial resources

  2. slow growth problem

  3. faulty employment planning

  4. all of the above
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Explanation

Unemployment in India is a complex issue caused by a combination of financial constraints, slow economic growth, and poor planning.

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

The primary aim of 'Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme' does not include which of the following?

  1. Lift the household above the poverty line.

  2. Provide self employment opportunities to households living below the line of poverty.

  3. Create and set up "rural productive assets.'

  4. Transform rural area into urban areas.
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Explanation

The MGNREGS aims to provide livelihood security in rural areas, not to transform rural areas into urban ones.

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

In India, present trend of rapid urbanization is due to ___________.

  1. influence of cinema and electronic media

  2. lack of employment opportunity in rural areas

  3. break-up of joint family system

  4. abolition of zamindari system
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Explanation

The lack of adequate employment opportunities in rural areas is a major push factor driving migration to urban centers, leading to rapid urbanization.