Question

______ is/are responsible for the occurrence of chronic unemployment and underemployment in India.

Options

• Rapid growth of population.

• Inadequate growth of industrial activities.

• Both rapid growth of population and inadequate growth of industrial activities.

• None of these.

Answer 1

Both rapid growth of population and inadequate growth of industrial activities are responsible for the occurrence of chronic unemployment and underemployment in India.

Explanation:

Chronic unemployment in India stems from rapid population growth alongside insufficient growth in the industrial and service sectors. This disparity limits job creation, leaving a significant portion of the labor force unemployed or underemployed despite the availability of labor.