Labour Force Participation — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in India: 1. LFPR includes only employed persons in its calculation 2. Rural LFPR is generally higher than urban LFPR 3. Female LFPR in India is higher than the global average 4. MGNREGA has contributed to increasing rural female LFPR Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following factors best explains the paradox of declining Labour Force Participation Rate during periods of high economic growth in India during the 2000s?

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) methodology, which approach is used as the principal measure for calculating Labour Force Participation Rate?

Consider the following statements about gender dimensions of Labour Force Participation in India: 1. Female LFPR shows a U-shaped relationship with education levels 2. Rural female LFPR is higher than urban female LFPR 3. The gender gap in LFPR has been consistently narrowing since 2010 4. Social norms are the only factor affecting female LFPR Which of the statements given above are correct?

The concept of 'discouraged workers' in the context of Labour Force Participation Rate refers to: