Question

Identify the correct statement regarding the estimation of unemployment in India.

1. The National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) is responsible for developing the different estimates of unemployment in India.
2. The estimates of unemployment in India are primarily based on a single, uniform method across all surveys.
3. The three different estimates of unemployment in India are Usual Principal Activity Status (UPS), Current Monthly Status (CMS), and Annual Daily Status (ADS).

• A. i, iii
• B. i മാത്രം
• C. ii, iii
• D. iii

Answer 1

Answer:

B. i മാത്രം

• In India, the primary agency responsible for collecting and compiling data on unemployment is the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO), now part of the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

• The NSSO conducts large-scale sample surveys to gather data on various socio-economic aspects, including employment and unemployment.

• The three distinct approaches—Usual Principal Activity Status (UPS), Current Weekly Status (CWS), and Current Daily Status (CDS)—provide comprehensive insights into the labor market by considering different reference periods and definitions of work, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of the unemployment scenario.