Question

Which is the most labour absorbing sector of the Indian economy ? What trend has been recently noticed in terms of dependence of population in this sector and what is the reason for that ?

CBSE Class IX Social Science SA (3 Marks)

Answer 1

Agriculture is the most labour absorbing sector of the Indian economy.

In recent years, there has been a decline in dependence of population in agriculture. This decline is due to :

(i)  Disguised unemployment

(ii) Surplus labour in agriculture has moved to either the secondary or tertiary sector. 

Answer 2

The most labour absorbing sector of Indian economy is agriculture.

This is because of the:-

Disguised Unemployment.

Seasonal Unemployment.