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Which of the following statements is true regarding the trend of unemployment rate in India between July-September, 2019 and July-September, 2022 ?
1. It remained the same.
2. It declined.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Explanation
According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) quarterly bulletins released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the unemployment rate (UR) in urban areas for persons aged 15 years and above (Current Weekly Status) showed a significant decline between 2019 and 2022.
- In the July–September 2019 quarter (pre-pandemic), the urban unemployment rate was 8.3% (as per the Economic Survey 2022-23 and official PIB releases).
- In the July–September 2022 quarter, the urban unemployment rate declined to 7.2%.
The data indicates that the labour market recovered beyond pre-pandemic levels during this period. Since the rate decreased from 8.3% to 7.2%, statement 2 ("It declined") is true, and statement 1 ("It remained the same") is false. Thus, the correct answer is A.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Consider the following statements : According to the Second Annual Employment-Unemployment Survey Report, 2011-2012 conducted by the Labour Bureau, Government of India 1. unemployment rate in the country during the period has come down significantly over the previous year 2. Gujarat tops the list of least unemployed among all Indian States during the period Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to distribution of employment in India for the year 2024-2025, consider the following statements :
I. Self-employment is a major source of employment for men in rural areas.
II. Casual wage work is a major source of employment for women.
III. Proportion of women engaged in self-employment in rural areas is more than that in urban areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?