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    Question

    In the context of India's labor market, define

    the Worker Population Ratio (WPR), and state the recent trend in this ratio according to the latest PLFS reports.
    A WPR is the number of employed persons as a percentage of the total population; recent trend has been increasing (showing higher employment absorption). Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B WPR is the number of employed people as a percentage of the total working-age population; recent trend is stable. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C WPR is the number of people who are working as a percentage of the labor force; recent trend is decreasing. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D WPR is the percentage of casual laborers; recent trend is increasing. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Solution: The WPR is a key labor market indicator. Recent PLFS reports (which often have better data on rural and informal employment) have indicated a positive trend, with the WPR showing an increase, suggesting a rise in the proportion of the population that is employed, alongside a decline in the Unemployment Rate (UR).

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