Question

Identify the most appropriate meaning of an unemployed person.

• A. A person who is engaged in any economic activity.
• B. A person who is not engaged in any economic activity.
• C. A person with ability, who is not engaged in any economic activity and is looking for work.
• D. A person who is engaged in an economic activity but is looking for a better job.

Answer 1

The correct option is C A person with ability, who is not engaged in any economic activity and is looking for work.

A person who has the ability and willingness to work but not engaged in any economic activity and looking for work is termed as an unemployed person. On the other hand, a person who is involved in any economic activity is termed as an employed person. These two categories of people comprise the country's labour force.