Question

Based on the PLFS data for 2023-24 (usual status ps+ss, 15+ years), which of the following statements about unemployment rates in India's rural and urban areas are true?

1. The unemployment rate for males in rural areas was 2.7%.
2. Females in urban areas had an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
3. In rural areas, the unemployment rate for females (2.1%) was lower than that for males (2.7%).
4. The unemployment rate for males in urban areas was 4.4%.

• A. All of these
• B. 4 only
• C. 2, 3
• D. 3, 4

Answer 1

Answer:

A. All of these

• The distinction between rural and urban unemployment patterns in India highlights different economic realities.

• Rural unemployment is often linked to the agricultural sector and seasonal work, while urban unemployment can be a result of competition for formal jobs, skills mismatch, or economic slowdowns in industrial and service sectors.

• The higher rate among urban females often reflects limited opportunities in certain industries, issues with safe transportation, or societal factors influencing their participation in the formal workforce.