Question

There are more self- employed people in rural than in urban areas because ______.

• A. majority of those depending on farming own plots of land and cultivate independently
• B. fewer self-employment opportunities in urban areas
• C. both A and B
• D. urban people lack the initiative

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

majority of those depending on farming own plots of land and cultivate independently

In urban areas, 42% of the workforce is self-employed as compared to 56% in rural areas. In rural areas, since majority of those depending on farming own plots of land and cultivate independently, the share of self-employed is greater. The nature of work in urban areas is different. Obviously everyone cannot run factories, shops and offices of various types. Moreover enterprises in urban areas require workers on a regular basis.