Indian economy: Why has India’s occupational structure changed slowly over time? Identify a key structural reason for persistence of high primary-sector employment. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian Economy
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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AInsufficient industrial and services job creation to absorb surplus labour
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BRapid automation in all sectors
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CComplete land redistribution
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DExcessive emigration of workers
Answer
Correct Answer: Insufficient industrial and services job creation to absorb surplus labour
Explanation
Concept
- With high population growth and limited formal job creation outside agriculture, labour shifts slowly from primary to secondary/tertiary sectors.
Final AnswerInsufficient industrial and services job creation to absorb surplus labour