In India, only about what share of workers are in regular salaried employment?
A14 per cent
B50 per cent
C30 per cent
D90 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 14 per cent
1. Over half are self-employed.
2. About 14 per cent have regular salaries.
3. Some 30 per cent are casual labour.
_Source: syllabus Social Change and Development in India, Chapter 5, Change and Development in Industrial Society._
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