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What was the unemployment rate in India for individuals aged 15 years and above from July 2023 to June 2024?

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RRB NTPC 2024 Undergraduate CBT 1 Question Paper (29-Aug-2025) (Shift 1)
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3.2%

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 3.2%

  • From July 2023 to June 2024, the unemployment rate in India for individuals aged 15 years and above was 3.2%, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
  • This 3.2% figure reflects a decline from previous years, indicating an improvement in labour market conditions.
  • The unemployment rate measures the proportion of people actively seeking work but unable to find employment.
  • The labour force participation rate (LFPR) also showed a rise, indicating more people are engaging in the workforce.
  • This data plays a critical role in understanding India’s employment scenario and policy-making.
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Important Questions from Unemployment & Poverty

  1. What was the overall unemployment rate in India as reported in the $6^{th}$ Annual Employment-Unemployment Survey conducted by the Labour Bureau?
  2. Which of the following measures the percentage of a country's population living below the poverty line?
  3. Which statistical indicator is used to measure the depth of poverty by accounting for the extent to which individuals fall below the poverty line?
  4. What was the poverty rate in India in 2019-21, according to the India National Multidimensional Poverty Index, 2023?

  5. Which state recorded the lowest unemployment rate according to the PLFS 2022-23?
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