The four main occupational categories used in the Census for classifying workers are Cultivators, Agricultural Labourers, Household Industry Workers, and Other Workers.
According to census – 2011, what was the work participation rate in India and Rajasthan respectively? Ans: B The Work Participation Rate (WPR) is defined as the percentage of the total population that is engaged in any economic activity (work). According to the Census of India 2011, the provisional WPR for India was 39.8%. For Rajasthan, according to the Census 2011, the provisional WPR was 43.6%. Comparing the options provided with these official figures, Option B correctly presents the WPR for India first (39.8%) and then for Rajasthan (43.6%). 568. 2011 Census has divided the working population of India into four major categories. Which one of the following is NOT one of them ?
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2021 · UPSC CAPF 2020 · Topic: India: Population (Workforce Participation Rates and Occupational Structure)
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