APPSC Miscellaneous-2023 Let's examine each statement based on Census 2011 data: A) Total workforce was around 382 million in the year 2011. According to Census 2011, the total workforce (main + marginal workers) was approxmillion marginal). 382 million is significantly lower. This statement is false. B) The growth rate of male workforce was 1.78% during the decade 2001 to 2011. The male worker population (main + marginal) increased from approximately 235 million in 2001 to 331.2 million in 2011. This is a decadal growth of about 40.9%. An annual growth rate of 1.78% compounded over 10 years would result in a ment is false. C) The growth rate of female workforce was 1.98% during the decade 2001 to 2011. The female worker population (main + marginal) million in 2011. This represents a minimal decadal growth of about 0.2%. An annual growth rate of 1.98% is nowhere near this figure. This statement is false. D) Total male workforce was around 332 million in the year 2011. According to Census 2011 data, the total male workforce (main workers + = 331.2 million. "Around 332 million" is very close to 331.2 million. This statement is true based on Census 2011 figures.
Which of the following is true in relation to workforce in India ?
Asked in APPSC Group II Prelims 2018 · Topic: India: Population (Workforce Participation Rates and Occupational Structure)
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Answer: D. Total male workforce was around 332 million in the year 2011.
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