What was the youth unemployment rate in urban areas of Kerala in 2023-24?

What was the youth unemployment rate in rural areas of Kerala in 2023-24?

What was the all-India youth unemployment rate (usual status ps+ss) as per PLFS 2023-24?

A state wants to increase its per capita income. Which policy would be most effective in achieving this goal?

In which of the following scenarios would per capita income be the most misleading indicator?

The per capita income of a state would decrease if:

If Country A has a higher per capita income than Country B, it can be inferred that:

How is per capita income calculated for a state or region?

What is a major limitation of using per capita income as a measure of economic well-being?

Per capita income is often used as a key indicator of:

What is the primary definition of per capita income?

For policymakers, what is GSDP data a valuable tool for?

What is the main purpose of State Income data, also known as GSDP?

Which of the following is NOT a component of GSDP as calculated by the income approach?

A state's high GSDP growth rate, coupled with a stagnant per capita GSDP, most likely indicates:

The difference between GSDP at factor cost and GSDP at market price is primarily due to:

Match the following economic indicators with their definitions:

GSDP at Current Prices	GSDP minus depreciation
GSDP at Constant Prices	GSDP calculated using the current year's market prices
Per Capita GSDP	GSDP calculated using the prices of a fixed base year
Net State Domestic Product (NSDP)	GSDP divided by population

A high per capita GSDP is often used as a criterion by the Finance Commission for:

Which of the following is an example of an activity in the Primary Sector of GSDP?

What is the significance of the base year in GSDP calculations?

Which of the following would NOT be included in GSDP calculations?

Why is the 'income approach' often used for the informal or unorganized sectors?

A state's GSDP growth rate being higher than its national GDP growth rate implies that:

What is the relationship between GSDP and State Income?

What is the primary purpose of GSDP?

Policymakers use GSDP data to create policies that are:

GSDP data is described as a 'valuable tool' for:

Targeted measures for economic development are implemented based on:

GSDP measures economic activity by looking at:

GSDP data is used by policymakers to:

What is the primary function of GSDP?

How does Kerala's per capita GSDP compare to the national average?

Identify the incorrect statement(s) regarding the Current Weekly Status (CWS) unemployment rates for Kerala (persons aged 15 years and above) in 2023-24, categorized by gender and area.

1. The CWS unemployment rate for males in rural areas of Kerala was 7.4%.
2. Females in urban areas of Kerala recorded a higher CWS unemployment rate than males in urban areas.
3. The highest CWS unemployment rate in Kerala was observed among females in urban areas.
4. Males in rural areas of Kerala had a lower CWS unemployment rate than males in urban areas.

Which of the following statements accurately describe the Current Weekly Status (CWS) unemployment rates for India (persons aged 15 years and above) in 2023-24, categorized by gender and area?

1. The CWS unemployment rate for males in rural areas was 4.4%.
2. Females in urban areas recorded the highest CWS unemployment rate among the categories listed for India, at 8.7%.
3. Rural females had a lower CWS unemployment rate (3.9%) than rural males (4.4%).
4. The CWS unemployment rate for males in urban areas was 6.0%.

Regarding the unemployment rate measured by Current Weekly Status (CWS) for persons aged 15 years and above in 2023-24, identify the correct statements.

1. The all-India unemployment rate under CWS was 4.9%.
2. Kerala's unemployment rate under CWS was 9.9%.
3. The unemployment rate under CWS for India was higher than the usual status unemployment rate for India.
4. Kerala's CWS unemployment rate was higher than its usual status unemployment rate.

Which of the following statements about unemployment rates among educated persons (secondary and above, 15+ years, usual status ps+ss) in 2023-24 are incorrect?

1. The unemployment rate for educated persons in India was 7.1 per cent.
2. Kerala recorded a lower unemployment rate among educated persons compared to the all-India average.
3. In Kerala, the unemployment rate for educated persons in urban areas was higher than in rural areas.

Which of the following statements accurately describe the unemployment rates in rural and urban areas of Kerala (usual status ps+ss, 2023-24, 15+ years)?

1. The unemployment rate for males in rural areas of Kerala was 4.6%.
2. Females in rural Kerala had an unemployment rate of 12.1%.
3. The unemployment rate for males in urban areas of Kerala was 4.2%.
4. Females in urban areas of Kerala recorded a lower unemployment rate compared to their rural counterparts.

Analyze the following statements concerning the unemployment rate in Kerala (usual status ps+ss, for persons aged 15 years and above) as per the PLFS.

1. Kerala's unemployment rate increased from 7.0% in 2022-23 to 7.2% in 2023-24.
2. For 2023-24, the unemployment rate for females in Kerala was 11.6%.
3. Males in Kerala experienced a lower unemployment rate compared to females in 2023-24.
4. Kerala's unemployment rate for males in 2023-24 was higher than the all-India male unemployment rate.

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%.

Identify the incorrect statement(s) regarding India's unemployment rate (usual status ps+ss, for persons aged 15 years and above) for the period 2023-24.

1. The all-India unemployment rate remained consistent at 3.2 per cent for both 2022-23 and 2023-24.
2. The unemployment rate for men in 2023-24 was 3.2 per cent, while for women it was 2.9 per cent.
3. In rural areas, the unemployment rate for females was higher than that for males in 2023-24.
4. Urban females recorded a higher unemployment rate compared to urban males in 2023-24.

Consider the following statements regarding the unemployment rates (usual status ps+ss, for persons aged 15 years and above) as per the PLFS conducted from July 2023 to June 2024. Which of the statements are correct?

1. Kerala recorded an unemployment rate of 7.2 per cent.
2. The all-India unemployment rate stood at 3.2 per cent.
3. The unemployment rate in Kerala was lower than the all-India average.
4. The all-India unemployment rate significantly increased from 2022-23 to 2023-24.

Which of the following statements correctly defines the Unemployment Rate (UR) according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?

1. Unemployment Rate (UR) is defined as the percentage of unemployed persons in the labour force.
2. The PLFS measures unemployment rate primarily in terms of usual status (principal status and subsidiary status) and weekly status.
3. The Unemployment Rate primarily captures individuals who are employed but underpaid.
4. UR is a measure of the total population aged 15 years and above who are not working.

Which of the following statements about specific employment figures for 2023, as reported by the ILO, is false?

1. The jobs gap rate in high-income countries was 20.5% in 2023.
2. The unemployment rate in low-income countries was 5.7% in 2023.
3. The global unemployment rate was 5.3% in 2023.

Based on the International Labour Organisation's estimates, which of the following statements about the 'jobs gap' are true?

1. The 'jobs gap' measures the number of persons without a job but who want to work.
2. The ILO estimates the total 'jobs gap' to be 402 million in 2024.
3. The 'jobs gap' exclusively includes individuals who are officially counted as unemployed.
4. Out of the estimated 402 million 'jobs gap' in 2024, 183 million people are counted as unemployed.

Identify the incorrect statement regarding the global unemployment rate based on the ILO's report.

1. The global unemployment rate in 2023 was 5.1%.
2. The global unemployment rate increased from 5.3% in 2022 to 5.1% in 2023.
3. The global unemployment rate in 2022 was higher than in 2023.

According to the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) "World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024", which of the following statements regarding global employment trends are correct?

1. Both joblessness and job gaps have fallen below pre-pandemic levels.
2. Global unemployment is projected to rise in 2024.
3. Stagnant productivity is identified as a significant cause for concern regarding the employment outlook.
4. Growing inequalities are not considered a major factor impacting the global employment situation.

Which organization published the 'World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024' ?

Which of the following accurately describes the scope and characteristics of unemployment measures in India?

1. The Usual Principal Activity Status (UPS) is suitable for identifying individuals who are chronically unemployed or out of the workforce for a major part of the year.
2. The Current Weekly Status (CWS) provides insights into period of seven days fluctuations in employment.
3. The Current Daily Status (CDS) is the most comprehensive measure, capturing both open unemployment and visible underemployment by assessing daily work status.

Consider the different methods for estimating unemployment in India.

1. The Usual Principal Activity Status (UPS) method generally provides the lowest estimates of unemployment.
2. The Current Daily Status (CDS) method tends to yield the highest estimates of unemployment due to its detailed daily assessment.
3. The Current Weekly Status (CWS) method offers a more current assessment than UPS but is less granular than CDS.

Regarding the Current Daily Status (CDS) method, which statement is incorrect?

1. The reference period for the Current Daily Status method is a single day within the survey week.
2. If a person works for four hours or more during a day, they are considered unemployed for that entire day under CDS.
3. The CDS method is designed to capture person-days of unemployment, offering a very detailed measure.