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Per NCERT Class 10 Economics Ch 2, what is UNDEREMPLOYMENT (or disguised unemployment)?
APeople are apparently working but are working LESS than their potential — moving them away would not affect production (e.g. 5 family members on a small farm where 2 would suffice)
BPeople who don't want to work
CPeople who are paid too much
DOnly fully unemployed people
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. People are apparently working but are working LESS than their potential — moving them away would not affect production (e.g. 5 family members on a small farm where 2 would suffice)
Per NCERT §Where are most people employed, underemployment = hidden underutilisation of labour. Also called disguised unemployment.
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