Question

Divisions of worker categories
Given above is a diagram representing the division of workers in the economy in India with a few categories replaced by alphabets. Choose the correct statements from the following.

• A. Workforce in category A performs primary activities.
• B. Students and housewives belong to category A.
• C. Category C comprises of workers engaged in transport and communication.
• D. Category B comprises of workers engaged in production and repair work.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B Students and housewives belong to category A.
C Category C comprises of workers engaged in transport and communication.
D Category B comprises of workers engaged in production and repair work.

• The people in the economy are divided into two broad categories- workers and non-workers. The worker category can be further divided into two groups - main workers and marginal workers.
• Category A: Marginal workers are involved in some working capacity over a period of time in the last year, but have not partaken in any economic work. This category usually applies to students and housewives.
• Category B: Workers engaged in production and repair work.
• Category C: Workers engaged in transport and communication.