The unemployment which is caused by the introduction of new machinery, improvement of production techniques, labour saving devices, etc is called:

1. Frictional unemployment.
2. Casual unemployment.
3. Structural unemployment.
4. Technological unemployment.

People who are unwilling to work at the existing wage rate are

1. Voluntary unemployed.
2. Frictional unemployed.
3. Casual unemployed.
4. Seasonal unemployed.

Formal sector establishment, employ:

1. 8 hired workers or more.
2. 10 hired workers or more.
3. 12 hired workers or more.
4. 14 hired workers or more.

Consumption of a product is:

1. Production activity.
2. Economic activity.
3. Both a and b.
4. None of the above.

State whether the following statement is true or false:
"In the past few decades, primary sector has created maximum jobs in India."

_______ and _______ are the two kinds of urban unemployment.

Wage employment means an arrangement in which a worker sells his labour and earns wages in return. (True/ False)

_______ and _______ are the two types of rural unemployment.

Disguised unemployment is commonly found in urban India. (True/ False)

When a worker uses his own resources to work and make a living then we call it as full employment. (True/ False)

"Women particularly rural women, form the major section of workforce in India". (True/ False)

Wages workers are those who work in their own business or profession and get profit as their reward. (True/ False)

Casualisation of workforce refers to a situation when the percentage of casually hired workers in the total workforce tends to rise over time. (True/ False)

________ refers to the unemployment among the educated people.

________ refers to a situation when the economy is able to produce more goods and service without a proportionate increase in employment opportunities.

_______ is an activity which enables a person to earn means of living.

A ________ is an individual, who is involved in some productive activity, to earn a living.

Are the following workers-a beggar, a thief, a smuggler, a gambler? Why?

Do you think that CDS criterion is the most inclusive measure of unemployment? Why?

Give the difference between earlier factory work and factory work today.

Who are called 'Self-employeds'?

Define the term 'population'.

What are economic activities?

Define worker-population ratio.

Newly emerging jobs are found mostly in which sector in India?

What are various measures of employment and unemployment?

Differentiate between worker, non-worker and unemployed.

Who is a worker?

Who are the 'regular salaried employees'?

State the meaning of cyclical unemployment.

Raj is going to school. When he is not in school, you will find him working in his farm. Can you consider him as a worker? Why?

The number of persons, who are actually employed at a particular time are known as _______.

Low employment among women is a reflection of economic backwardness of a country. You have been asked to suggest the measures for increased employment opportunities for women.

An establishement with four hired workers is known as              (formal/ informal) sector establishment.

Who is an unemployed?

Define 'Casual wage labourers'.

Define voluntary unemployment.

Write the meaning of workforce.

Who are worst affected by seasonal unemployment in India?

Name the situation where more people work than what is required.

What do you know about NREGA 2005?

Give the 'meaning of earning' a living.

What is meant by jobless growth'?

The newly emerging jobs are found mostly in the          sector (service/ manufacturing).

Why is it important to study the worker population ratio?

Find the odd man out:

1. Rickshaw puller who works under a rickshaw owner.
2. Mason.
3. Mechanic shop worker.
4. Shoeshine boy.

State the two forms of urban unemployment in India.

Mention two forms of rural unemployment in India.

“Though India has witnessed slow growth of employment, yet people cannot remain completely unemployed for very long time in India". Explain.

Why is it not easy to maintain an employment growth rate of 2 percent for a country like India?

Why does rural workforce migrate to urban areas during some part of the year?

Mention the salient features of the unemployment situation in India.

What activities you would suggest to generate employment in rural areas?

Why is it necessary to generate more employment in the formal sector?

How does National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) define unemployment?

Find the odd man out:

1. Owner of a saloon.
2. A cobbler.
3. A cashier in Mother Dairy.
4. A tuition master.
5. Transport operator.
6. Construction worker.

What are different sources of data on unemployment?

It has been realized that labour force participation rate is very low in India. As an economist, suggest the measures to raise labour force participation rate.

Why is it not easy to maintain an employment growth rate of 2% for a country like India?

Why do we require to study about the working people?

Who is a casual wage labourer?

Why is worker population ratio higher in males than in females in India?

Why do people work? Name the different forms in which they work.

Why is it not an easy thing for a country like India to maintain employment growth at 2%?

Explain the meaning of economic activities with the help of relevant examples.

Compared to females, more males are found to be working. Why?

Briefly explain on the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005.

How does jobless growth happen?

Explain the meaning of labour supply, labour force and workforce.

How are the economic activities distributed into different industrial divisions?

Why is employment considered so important in the Indian development policy?

Explain the measures to solve unemployment problems.

Compared to women, more men are found working in India. It has been observed that for every 100 urban females, only about 15 works. In rural areas, for every 100 rural women, only about 25 work. Why are women not working? What values are affected by it?

What will happen if there is no additional employment generated in the economy even though economy is able to produce goods and services in the economy? How will jobless growth happen?

Meena is a housewife. Besides taking care of household chores, she works in the cloth shop which is owned and operated by her husband. Can she be considered as a worker? Why?

What makes casual labourers more vulnerable?

What role do trade unions play in protection of workforce?

Compared to the 1970s, there has hardly been any change in the distribution of workforce across various industries. Comment.

How does the government generate employment?

How does NSSO define unemployment?

What role does the government play in generating employment opportunities?

Why do people prefer to be voluntarily unemployed?

How is unemployment an economic as well as a social problem?

Why is unemployment in India considered to be a chronic problem?

‘Unemployment is related to poverty’. Comment.

How has the nature of workforce changed in India in recent times?

Explain the concept of 'disguised unemployment'.

Which are the sources of data available on employment in India?

How is the workforce classified?

Why are children not included in working population?

'The nature of employment in India is multifaceted.' Elaborate.

Account for the difference in the participation ratio of people in the urban and rural areas.

Explain the concept of employment in different connotation with the help of suitable examples.

Compared to urban women, more rural women are found working. Why?

Is it necessary to generate employment in the formal sector rather than in the informal sector? Why?

What is unemployment? Explain any three consequences of unemployment in India.

Why are women paid fewer wages for the same work as compared to men?

Explain the main causes of unemployment in India.

How is unemployment measured in India? Also give trends by these measures.