Question

The difference in participation rates of male and female is _______ in urban areas than in rural areas.

• A. higher
• B. lower
• C. both a and b
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

higher

Compared to females, more males are found to be working. The difference in participation rates is very large in urban areas: for every 100 urban females, only about 14 are engaged in some economic activities. In rural areas, for very 100 rural women about 30 participate in the employment market.