1. Construction sector gave employment to nearly one-tenth of urban male workforce in India
2. Nearly one-fourth of urban female workers in India were working in manufacturing sector
3. One-fourth of rural female workers in India were engaged in the agri-culture sector
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding India's employment situation based on the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for 2017-18.
Employment Situation India PLFS 2017-18 Analysis
We will analyze each statement based on the findings of the PLFS 2017-18.
Statement 1: Construction Sector Employment
According to the PLFS 2017-18 data, the construction sector indeed provided employment to a significant portion of the urban male workforce, approximately one-tenth.
Statement 2: Manufacturing Sector Employment
The survey data for 2017-18 indicates that nearly one-fourth of the urban female workers in India were engaged in the manufacturing sector.
Statement 3: Agriculture Sector Employment
Based on the PLFS 2017-18 findings, about one-fourth of the rural female workers in India were involved in the agriculture sector.
Conclusion
All three statements (1, 2, and 3) accurately reflect the employment situation in India as reported by the Periodic Labour Force Survey 2017-18.
- Statement 1 is correct.
- Statement 2 is correct.
- Statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, the correct option includes all three statements.
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1. China
2. Spain
3. India
4. Russia
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