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Economics · 2026 · 4 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q32
(A)State the meaning of ‘Disguised Unemployment’.(B)
In the light of the given chart, analyse the gender-wise sectoral distribution of workers.
(A)
State the meaning of ‘Disguised Unemployment’.
(B)
In the light of the given chart, analyse the gender-wise sectoral distribution of workers.
Marking-scheme solution
(A) Disguised unemployment refers to a situation when the person seems to be employed but is not contributing to the output i.e., his marginal productivity is zero.(B) The given chart highlights the following points regarding the gender-wise sectoral distribution of workers:
Male workers dominate in most sectors such as manufacturing, construction, trade, transport etc.
Female participation is relatively low in construction and transport indicating gender inequality.
Education and health sectors show a relatively balanced distribution, with female participation being significantly higher compared to other sectors.
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