Question

Q. Which of the following statements best describes the term “disguised unemployment”?

• A.
  More people are employed for a task that requires lesser numbers.
• B.
  No. of people employed are lesser compared to the requirement.
• C.
  Unemployment occurred due to the seasonal unavailability of work.
• D.
  A highly skilled person is employed for an unskilled job.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

More people are employed for a task that requires lesser numbers.
Explanation:

Suppose a farmer has four acres of land and he actually needs only two workers and himself to carry out various operations on his farm in a year, but if he employs five workers and his family members such as his wife and children, this situation is known as disguised unemployment.