alleryDisguised unemployment is typically found in which sector?
APrimary sector — particularly in agriculture
BTertiary sector
CPublic sector only
DForeign-owned firms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Primary sector — particularly in agriculture
1. Disguised unemployment: more people work than required for the task.
2. Common in agriculture where extended family all work but marginal product is zero.
3. Removing a worker would not reduce output.
_Source: syllabus Understanding Economic Development, Ch 2 "Sectors of the Indian Economy"_
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