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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

For measuring Unemployment, the term "Labour Force" includes____.

  1. employed persons

  2. unemployed persons

  3. both (a) and )b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Labour force = employed persons + unemployed persons (those actively seeking work). Option C has a typo with ')b)' but represents the correct concept. This is the standard definition.

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

______ unemployment may result when some workers are temporarily out of work while changing job.

  1. Cycllical

  2. Voluntary

  3. Frictional

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

Frictional unemployment occurs when workers are between jobs or are searching for their first job. It is a natural part of a dynamic labor market.

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

Difficulties in getting workers and vacancies together is called____.

  1. imperfect mobility of labour

  2. perfect mobility of labour

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Imperfect mobility of labor refers to the barriers that prevent workers from moving to where jobs are available, such as geographic, skill, or information gaps.

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

Which of these is a cause for Unemployment in India?

  1. Over-Population.

  2. Use of Capital Intensive Technology.

  3. Gaps between Education and Job Requirments.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

High population growth, the shift toward capital-intensive production, and the mismatch between educational curricula and industry needs are all significant contributors to 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

For measuring Unemployment, "Labour Force" will be ______ "Work Force".

  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

Since the labor force includes both the employed (work force) and the unemployed, the labor force is mathematically larger than or equal to the work force.

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 a situation where some workers are temporarily out of work while changing jobs.

  1. Cyclical.

  2. Voluntary.

  3. Frictional.

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

Fricitional unemployment refers to a situation where some workers are temporarily unemployed while changing jobs.

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

The Occupational structure of India's labour force since 1951 has____.

  1. changed significantly

  2. remained more or less static

  3. moved against services and in favour of agriculture

  4. shown trends which cannot be titled in any pattern.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Despite significant economic growth, the occupational structure in India has remained relatively static, with a large proportion of the workforce still dependent on agriculture.

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 people are in the labour force, 392 are employed, what is the unemployment rate?

  1. 2%

  2. 8%

  3. 6%

  4. 4%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The unemployment rate is calculated as (Number of Unemployed / Labor Force) * 100. Here, unemployed = 400 - 392 = 8. Rate = (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

According to ______ measure, a person is said to be employed for the week eve if he is employed only for a day during the week.

  1. Usual Satus

  2. Current Weekly Status

  3. Current Daily Status

  4. Current Yearly Status
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Current Weekly Status (CWS) defines a person as employed if they worked for at least one hour on at least one day during the reference week.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Usual Status (UPS) measures employment over a long reference period (usually a year), which helps identify those who are chronically unemployed.