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Question
‘Kavya works on her family farm and is neither paid in cash nor in the form of grains.’
Can she be categorized as a worker? Give valid reasons in support of your answer.
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Solution
Yes, Kavya is a self-employed worker.
Reasons:
- A self-employed worker is someone who runs their own business or profession.
- She works on her family's farm and is not employed by anyone else.
- Even though Kavya is not paid in cash or grains, her labour adds value to the farm’s output.
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