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What is the technical term for a person's regular work or profession that serves as their primary source of income and livelihood?

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UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
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Occupation

The term that describes a person's regular work or profession, which serves as the primary source of income and livelihood, is called an occupation.

Unlike a hobby, which is done for personal interest without expecting income, or volunteerism and internships, which are typically unpaid or temporary, an occupation is undertaken specifically to earn a steady livelihood.

Hence, occupation is the correct technical term for a person's regular income-generating work.

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