Consider the following statements with regard to the findings of the NSSO 68th Round (2011-12)…
According to the NSSO 68th Round (2011-12) Employment and Unemployment Survey (Report No. 554), self-employment was the major source of income for 49.8% (almost half) of…
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Consider the following statements with regard to the findings of the NSSO 68th Round (2011-12) Employment and Unemployment Survey:
1. Self-employment is the major source of income for almost half the households, in rural areas.
2. In urban areas, the proportion of households deriving major income from regular wage or salary earnings is the highest
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
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Correct answer C
According to the NSSO 68th Round (2011-12) Employment and Unemployment Survey (Report No. 554), self-employment was the major source of income for 49.8% (almost half) of rural households, making Statement 1 correct. In urban areas, the largest share of households (41.7%) derived their major income from regular wage or salary earnings, making Statement 2 correct as well. Therefore, both 1 and 2 are correct.
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