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CBSE 2025 · Region 6 · Set 2 · Q32
“Ram was employed for less than $\displaystyle 10$ days in a company. He does not get social security benefits.”Identify and explain the nature of employment indicated in the above text.
Marking-scheme solution
Ram is considered a casual wage labourer.Such labourers are casually engaged in other’s farm or company and, in return, get remuneration for the work done. Such workers are not entitled to any social security benefits and can be dismissed without any compensation.
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