Which of the following is true regarding employment in India?

Rural workers constitute about three-fourths of workforce

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Men form the majority of workforce in India

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Women workers account for majority of the rural workforce

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and B
During 1999- 2000, India had about a 400 million strong workforce.The rural workers constitute about three-fourth of this 400 million. Men form the majority of workforce in India. Women workers account for one-third of the rural workforce whereas in urban areas, they are just one-fifth of the workforce.

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A large majority of the workforce in India is unorganised. Most of them earn either the minimum or uncertain wages while others are engaged in sundry jobs.
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