Topic: Employment Trends (8 Questions)

2022

In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers?

2021

With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements :
1. All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage.
2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment.
3. The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.
Which of the above statements are correct?

2020

With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements:
1. Worker productivity (₹ 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?