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Question
Which one of the following is an activity of the unorganised sector?
Options
A teacher teaching in a school.
A worker going to work in a big factory.
A doctor treating patients in a hospital.
A daily wage labourer working under a contractor.
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Solution
A daily wage labourer working under a contractor.
Explanation:
Workers earning daily pay whom a contractor employs are considered unorganised because they receive few benefits like health insurance, paid leave, gratuity, and other benefits.
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