In labour force surveys in India (like those conducted by NSO, formerly NSSO), employment and unemployment status are measured based on different reference periods and definitions. Usual Principal Status (UPS) identifies the primary activity during the preceding 365 days. A person is considered unemployed under UPS if they were available for work but did not find it for a major part of the year.
Usual Principal Status Employment is measured in :
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2017 · Topic: India: Population (Workforce Participation Rates and Occupational Structure)
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Answer: B. Number of persons who remained unemployed for a major part of the year
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