Economics: Sectors of the Indian Economy · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
Underemployment is most prominently visible in which of the following economic areas in India?
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Underemployment is most prominently visible in which of the following economic areas in India?
- A.Information Technology industry
- B.Large-scale manufacturing factories
- C.AgricultureCorrect answer
- D.Banking and insurance
Solution
Underemployment, or disguised unemployment, is most widespread in Indian agriculture, where more family members are engaged in farming than are actually needed.
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