With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements:

  1. Worker productivity (Rs. per worker at 2004 — 05 prices) increased in urban areas while it decreased in rural areas.
  2. The percentage share of rural areas in the workforce steadily increased.
  3. In rural areas, the growth in non-farm economy increased.
  4. The growth rate in rural employment decreased.

Which of the statements given above is/are Correct?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only


Answer: (b)        

Explanation:

Year Economy Workforce
2011-12  46.9 70.9
2004-05 48.1 74.6
1999-00  48.1 76.1
1993-94  54.3  77.8
  • The growth rate of rural employment decreased (becoming negative in 2005-12). Hence 4 is correct.
  • Steady transition to urbanization over the years has led to a decline in the rural share in the workforce, from 77.8% in 1993 -94 to 70.9% in 2011 -12. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.

Consider the following statements:                                                                   The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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Consider the following statements:                                                         The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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