ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Thus the rural farmers and agricultural labourers work only for 4 to 5 months of the year and rest of the year they have no work. Hence unemployment during off season is called seasonal unemployment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition: Seasonal unemployment occurs when people are unemployed at particular times of the year when demand for labour is lower than usual. For example, in a Ski resort unemployment is likely to be higher in the summer when there is no snow.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is unemployment that occurs during certain seasons of the year. In some industries and occupations like agriculture, holiday resorts, ice factories, etc., production activities take place only in some seasons.

Detailed explanation-4: -In case of rural areas, there is seasonal unemployment. Seasonal unemployment happens when people are not able to find jobs during some months of the year. People dependant upon agriculture usually face such kind of problem.

Detailed explanation-5: -Agricultural activities in India are season-specific. Therefore, there are huge demands for workers only in specific seasons. This leads to seasonal unemployment in rural areas.