INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS Economy Industrial Sector
Q.

With reference to the employment opportunities in a developing country like India, consider the following statements:

1. Rapid growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has resulted simultaneous increase in employment opportunities. 

2. The newly emerging jobs are found mostly in the manufacturing sector.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are NOT correct?

Explanation:

ANSWER: (C) 

Statement 1 is correct.

  • In the last few decades, there has been rapid growth in the gross domestic product, but without simultaneous increase in employment opportunities. 
  • This has forced the government to take up initiatives in generating employment opportunities particularly in the rural areas. 

Statement 2 is not correct.

  • The newly emerging jobs are found mostly in the services sector.

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