GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN ECONOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Occupational Structure refers to:
A
Nature of workforce
B
Size of workforce
C
Number of people living in a country
D
Distribution of workforce among different occupations.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Occupational structure refers to distribution of working force among the different occupations. Occupational structure is classified on the basis of the skill level and economic status.

Detailed explanation-2: -Primary sector is the main source of occupation with 48.9% of the workforce. Secondary sector provides employment to only 24.3% of the workforce. 26.8% people are employed in the tertiary sector.

Detailed explanation-3: -The distribution of the population according to different types of occupation is referred to as the occupational structure. In India, there is an enormous variety of occupations. Occupations are generally classified as primary, secondary and tertiary.

Detailed explanation-4: -Around 54.6%of the total population are cultivators and agricultural labourers. 3.8% of workers indulge in household activities, 41.6% workers are engaged in various occupations like manufacturing, trade, commerce, construction, etc. It is seen that the males outnumber females in work areas.

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