Question

    Consider the following Statements. Assertion (A):

    When we compare the distribution of workforce in rural and urban areas, we notice that the self-employed and casual wage labourers are found more in rural areas than in urban areas. Reason (R): Since majority of those depending on farming own plots of land and cultivate independently, the share of self-employed is greater. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
    A Both A and R are individually correct and R is the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A and R are individually correct but R is not the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A is correct but R is not Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A is incorrect but R is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Both A and R are Incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: When we compare the distribution of workforce in rural and urban areas, we notice that the self-employed and casual wage labourers are found more in rural areas than in urban areas. In the latter, both self- employment and regular wage salaried jobs are greater. In the former, since majority of those depending on farming own plots of land and cultivate independently, the share of self-employed is greater.

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