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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report for 2021-22, what is the employment fraction in the farm sector?
A
26.5 %
B
32.5 %
C
45.5 %
D
55.5 %
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report for 2021-22, what is the employment fraction in the farm sector? Notes: The recently released annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report for 2021-22 shows that the farm sector employs a significant proportion of the labor force in India, at 45.5%.

Detailed explanation-2: -Further, the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report (July 2019-June 2020) reveals that the literacy rate for STs increased to 70.1%. Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for ST students at Senior Secondary (classes IX-X) level has increased from 62.4% in 2012-13 to 76.7% in 2019-20.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conceptual Framework of Key Employment and Unemployment Indicators: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) gives estimates of Key employment and unemployment Indicators like, the Labour Force Participation Rates (LFPR), Worker Population Ratio (WPR), Unemployment Rate (UR), etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -As per the latest available Annual PLFS Reports, the estimated Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) on usual status for women of age 15 years and above in the country was 30.0%, 32.5% and 32.8% during 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22, respectively, which shows an increasing trend.

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