Consider the following statements :
- 1. Employment growth in India in the second half of the first decade of 21st century was relatively modest.
- 2. There was lower labour force participation rate across all ages during the period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2013
– Statement 2 is also correct. During this period, there was a noticeable decline in the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) across various age groups, including youth and women, particularly in rural areas. This contributed to the modest employment growth despite economic expansion.