Employment: Growth, Informalisation and Other Issues
This worksheet covers key concepts related to employment in India, including types of workers, workforce distribution, unemployment, and the formal and informal sectors. Total: 40 marks.
Section A: One-Word Answers [20 Marks]
Answer the following questions in one word or a short phrase.
What are activities that contribute to the gross national product called?
What is the name of the indicator used to analyse the employment situation by comparing the number of workers to the total population?
What are workers who own and operate their own enterprise to earn a livelihood known as?
What is the term for workers who are engaged by an enterprise and paid wages on a regular basis?
Which economic sector includes activities like agriculture, mining, and quarrying?
Section B: True or False [20 Marks]
State whether the following statements are True or False, and briefly explain your reasoning.