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Over the last few months, the Government of India and the mainstream media have highlighted the return of economic growth. However, very little attention has been paid to the job market. India's unemployment rate has been soaring. It went up to 7.91 per cent in December 2021 from 6.3 per cent in 2018-2019 and 4.7 per cent in 2017-18, when the trend started to change — a sign that this phenomenon is not just due to Covid. In urban areas, this has gone up to 9.30 per cent in December 2021 from 8.09 per cent in January 2021. In rural areas, it has gone up to 7.28 per cent against 5.81 per cent. The quality of jobs is also at stake. The percentage of salaried people has dropped from 21.2 per cent in 2019-2020 to 19 per cent in 2021, which means that 9.5 million people have left the salariat and become jobless or part of the informal sector. Certainly, there are variations among Indian states. As per CMIE data, the unemployment rate in December 2021 was the highest in Haryana (34.1 per cent), followed by Rajasthan (27.1 per cent), Jharkhand (17.3 per cent) and Bihar (16 per cent). There are also age-wise and gender-based variations. Unemployment among women is higher than men, both in urban and rural areas. For women, the average unemployment was 14.28 per cent and for men, it was 7.88 per cent. Moreover, the deep roots of patriarchy apparently limit women's labour participation in India. Unemployment in India has undeniably reached a critical stage and perhaps, raises serious questions on the quality of the economic recovery, which the third wave of the pandemic may affect anyway, making joblessness an even more acute problem. However, the employment scene can improve only with the help of private investment.
[Extracted with edits and revisions from Opinion, The Indian Express]
Q. According to the passage, what could present a significant challenge in addressing the issue at hand?
  • a)
    A significant portion of the female labor force resides in rural areas.
  • b)
    The investment rate has been steadily declining, following a nearly linear trend since 2011. 
  • c)
    The country's gender ratio is skewed towards a higher male population.
  • d)
    The youth make up approximately two-thirds of India's total workforce.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
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The author suggests that the primary solution to address the unemployment issue is to attract private investment. However, if the rate of investment is on a declining trajectory, this can be considered a significant obstacle. Option 2 is the correct choice.
Option 1 is weak as the passage does not provide information about the urban or rural distribution of female labor. Furthermore, the passage initially conveys that the unemployment rate was more pronounced in urban areas.
Option 3 is irrelevant, as even if the gender ratio favors females, it doesn't necessarily solve the unemployment problem.
Option 4 does not pose a challenge and is unrelated to the issue of declining investment rates.
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Challenges in Addressing the Issue of Unemployment in India

Declining Investment Rate:
- The passage mentions that the employment scene can improve only with the help of private investment.
- However, the investment rate has been steadily declining, following a nearly linear trend since 2011.
- This declining trend in investment can present a significant challenge in addressing the issue of rising unemployment in India.

Impact on Economic Recovery:
- The quality of the economic recovery is questioned due to the high levels of unemployment.
- The third wave of the pandemic may further affect the economic recovery and exacerbate the problem of joblessness.
- This indicates that the current economic situation may not be conducive to addressing the unemployment crisis effectively.

Gender Disparities:
- Unemployment among women is higher than men in both urban and rural areas.
- The passage highlights that the deep roots of patriarchy limit women's labor participation in India.
- Addressing gender disparities in the labor market and promoting women's participation can be a challenging task in tackling unemployment.

State-wise Disparities:
- There are significant variations in unemployment rates among different Indian states.
- States like Haryana, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Bihar have particularly high unemployment rates.
- Addressing these regional disparities and implementing targeted strategies can pose a challenge in addressing overall unemployment in the country.
In conclusion, the declining investment rate, impact on economic recovery, gender disparities, and state-wise variations present significant challenges in addressing the issue of unemployment in India. Addressing these challenges will require comprehensive policy measures and strategic interventions to effectively tackle the rising unemployment rates in the country.
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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Over the last few months, the Government of India and the mainstream media have highlighted the return of economic growth. However, very little attention has been paid to the job market. Indias unemployment rate has been soaring. It went up to 7.91 per cent in December 2021 from 6.3 per cent in 2018-2019 and 4.7 per cent in 2017-18, when the trend started to change — a sign that this phenomenon is not just due to Covid. In urban areas, this has gone up to 9.30 per cent in December 2021 from 8.09 per cent in January 2021. In rural areas, it has gone up to 7.28 per cent against 5.81 per cent. The quality of jobs is also at stake. The percentage of salaried people has dropped from 21.2 per cent in 2019-2020 to 19 per cent in 2021, which means that 9.5 million people have left the salariat and become jobless or part of the informal sector. Certainly, there are variations among Indian states. As per CMIE data, the unemployment rate in December 2021 was the highest in Haryana (34.1 per cent), followed by Rajasthan (27.1 per cent), Jharkhand (17.3 per cent) and Bihar (16 per cent). There are also age-wise and gender-based variations. Unemployment among women is higher than men, both in urban and rural areas. For women, the average unemployment was 14.28 per cent and for men, it was 7.88 per cent. Moreover, the deep roots of patriarchy apparently limit womens labour participation in India. Unemployment in India has undeniably reached a critical stage and perhaps, raises serious questions on the quality of the economic recovery, which the third wave of the pandemic may affect anyway, making joblessness an even more acute problem. However, the employment scene can improve only with the help of private investment.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Opinion, The Indian Express]Q."Furthermore, it appears that the entrenched influence of patriarchy hinders womens labor participation in India." Which of the following, if accurate, undermines this statement?

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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Over the last few months, the Government of India and the mainstream media have highlighted the return of economic growth. However, very little attention has been paid to the job market. Indias unemployment rate has been soaring. It went up to 7.91 per cent in December 2021 from 6.3 per cent in 2018-2019 and 4.7 per cent in 2017-18, when the trend started to change — a sign that this phenomenon is not just due to Covid. In urban areas, this has gone up to 9.30 per cent in December 2021 from 8.09 per cent in January 2021. In rural areas, it has gone up to 7.28 per cent against 5.81 per cent. The quality of jobs is also at stake. The percentage of salaried people has dropped from 21.2 per cent in 2019-2020 to 19 per cent in 2021, which means that 9.5 million people have left the salariat and become jobless or part of the informal sector. Certainly, there are variations among Indian states. As per CMIE data, the unemployment rate in December 2021 was the highest in Haryana (34.1 per cent), followed by Rajasthan (27.1 per cent), Jharkhand (17.3 per cent) and Bihar (16 per cent). There are also age-wise and gender-based variations. Unemployment among women is higher than men, both in urban and rural areas. For women, the average unemployment was 14.28 per cent and for men, it was 7.88 per cent. Moreover, the deep roots of patriarchy apparently limit womens labour participation in India. Unemployment in India has undeniably reached a critical stage and perhaps, raises serious questions on the quality of the economic recovery, which the third wave of the pandemic may affect anyway, making joblessness an even more acute problem. 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However, very little attention has been paid to the job market. Indias unemployment rate has been soaring. It went up to 7.91 per cent in December 2021 from 6.3 per cent in 2018-2019 and 4.7 per cent in 2017-18, when the trend started to change — a sign that this phenomenon is not just due to Covid. In urban areas, this has gone up to 9.30 per cent in December 2021 from 8.09 per cent in January 2021. In rural areas, it has gone up to 7.28 per cent against 5.81 per cent. The quality of jobs is also at stake. The percentage of salaried people has dropped from 21.2 per cent in 2019-2020 to 19 per cent in 2021, which means that 9.5 million people have left the salariat and become jobless or part of the informal sector. Certainly, there are variations among Indian states. As per CMIE data, the unemployment rate in December 2021 was the highest in Haryana (34.1 per cent), followed by Rajasthan (27.1 per cent), Jharkhand (17.3 per cent) and Bihar (16 per cent). 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However, very little attention has been paid to the job market. Indias unemployment rate has been soaring. It went up to 7.91 per cent in December 2021 from 6.3 per cent in 2018-2019 and 4.7 per cent in 2017-18, when the trend started to change — a sign that this phenomenon is not just due to Covid. In urban areas, this has gone up to 9.30 per cent in December 2021 from 8.09 per cent in January 2021. In rural areas, it has gone up to 7.28 per cent against 5.81 per cent. The quality of jobs is also at stake. The percentage of salaried people has dropped from 21.2 per cent in 2019-2020 to 19 per cent in 2021, which means that 9.5 million people have left the salariat and become jobless or part of the informal sector. Certainly, there are variations among Indian states. As per CMIE data, the unemployment rate in December 2021 was the highest in Haryana (34.1 per cent), followed by Rajasthan (27.1 per cent), Jharkhand (17.3 per cent) and Bihar (16 per cent). There are also age-wise and gender-based variations. Unemployment among women is higher than men, both in urban and rural areas. For women, the average unemployment was 14.28 per cent and for men, it was 7.88 per cent. Moreover, the deep roots of patriarchy apparently limit womens labour participation in India. Unemployment in India has undeniably reached a critical stage and perhaps, raises serious questions on the quality of the economic recovery, which the third wave of the pandemic may affect anyway, making joblessness an even more acute problem. 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As per CMIE data, the unemployment rate in December 2021 was the highest in Haryana (34.1 per cent), followed by Rajasthan (27.1 per cent), Jharkhand (17.3 per cent) and Bihar (16 per cent). There are also age-wise and gender-based variations. Unemployment among women is higher than men, both in urban and rural areas. For women, the average unemployment was 14.28 per cent and for men, it was 7.88 per cent. Moreover, the deep roots of patriarchy apparently limit womens labour participation in India. Unemployment in India has undeniably reached a critical stage and perhaps, raises serious questions on the quality of the economic recovery, which the third wave of the pandemic may affect anyway, making joblessness an even more acute problem. However, the employment scene can improve only with the help of private investment.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Opinion, The Indian Express]Q.According to the passage, what could present a significant challenge in addressing the issue at hand?a)A significant portion of the female labor force resides in rural areas.b)The investment rate has been steadily declining, following a nearly linear trend since 2011.c)The countrys gender ratio is skewed towards a higher male population.d)The youth make up approximately two-thirds of Indias total workforce.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Over the last few months, the Government of India and the mainstream media have highlighted the return of economic growth. However, very little attention has been paid to the job market. Indias unemployment rate has been soaring. 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For women, the average unemployment was 14.28 per cent and for men, it was 7.88 per cent. Moreover, the deep roots of patriarchy apparently limit womens labour participation in India. Unemployment in India has undeniably reached a critical stage and perhaps, raises serious questions on the quality of the economic recovery, which the third wave of the pandemic may affect anyway, making joblessness an even more acute problem. However, the employment scene can improve only with the help of private investment.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Opinion, The Indian Express]Q.According to the passage, what could present a significant challenge in addressing the issue at hand?a)A significant portion of the female labor force resides in rural areas.b)The investment rate has been steadily declining, following a nearly linear trend since 2011.c)The countrys gender ratio is skewed towards a higher male population.d)The youth make up approximately two-thirds of Indias total workforce.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Over the last few months, the Government of India and the mainstream media have highlighted the return of economic growth. However, very little attention has been paid to the job market. Indias unemployment rate has been soaring. It went up to 7.91 per cent in December 2021 from 6.3 per cent in 2018-2019 and 4.7 per cent in 2017-18, when the trend started to change — a sign that this phenomenon is not just due to Covid. In urban areas, this has gone up to 9.30 per cent in December 2021 from 8.09 per cent in January 2021. In rural areas, it has gone up to 7.28 per cent against 5.81 per cent. The quality of jobs is also at stake. The percentage of salaried people has dropped from 21.2 per cent in 2019-2020 to 19 per cent in 2021, which means that 9.5 million people have left the salariat and become jobless or part of the informal sector. Certainly, there are variations among Indian states. As per CMIE data, the unemployment rate in December 2021 was the highest in Haryana (34.1 per cent), followed by Rajasthan (27.1 per cent), Jharkhand (17.3 per cent) and Bihar (16 per cent). There are also age-wise and gender-based variations. Unemployment among women is higher than men, both in urban and rural areas. For women, the average unemployment was 14.28 per cent and for men, it was 7.88 per cent. Moreover, the deep roots of patriarchy apparently limit womens labour participation in India. Unemployment in India has undeniably reached a critical stage and perhaps, raises serious questions on the quality of the economic recovery, which the third wave of the pandemic may affect anyway, making joblessness an even more acute problem. However, the employment scene can improve only with the help of private investment.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Opinion, The Indian Express]Q.According to the passage, what could present a significant challenge in addressing the issue at hand?a)A significant portion of the female labor force resides in rural areas.b)The investment rate has been steadily declining, following a nearly linear trend since 2011.c)The countrys gender ratio is skewed towards a higher male population.d)The youth make up approximately two-thirds of Indias total workforce.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Over the last few months, the Government of India and the mainstream media have highlighted the return of economic growth. However, very little attention has been paid to the job market. Indias unemployment rate has been soaring. It went up to 7.91 per cent in December 2021 from 6.3 per cent in 2018-2019 and 4.7 per cent in 2017-18, when the trend started to change — a sign that this phenomenon is not just due to Covid. In urban areas, this has gone up to 9.30 per cent in December 2021 from 8.09 per cent in January 2021. In rural areas, it has gone up to 7.28 per cent against 5.81 per cent. The quality of jobs is also at stake. The percentage of salaried people has dropped from 21.2 per cent in 2019-2020 to 19 per cent in 2021, which means that 9.5 million people have left the salariat and become jobless or part of the informal sector. Certainly, there are variations among Indian states. As per CMIE data, the unemployment rate in December 2021 was the highest in Haryana (34.1 per cent), followed by Rajasthan (27.1 per cent), Jharkhand (17.3 per cent) and Bihar (16 per cent). There are also age-wise and gender-based variations. Unemployment among women is higher than men, both in urban and rural areas. For women, the average unemployment was 14.28 per cent and for men, it was 7.88 per cent. Moreover, the deep roots of patriarchy apparently limit womens labour participation in India. Unemployment in India has undeniably reached a critical stage and perhaps, raises serious questions on the quality of the economic recovery, which the third wave of the pandemic may affect anyway, making joblessness an even more acute problem. However, the employment scene can improve only with the help of private investment.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Opinion, The Indian Express]Q.According to the passage, what could present a significant challenge in addressing the issue at hand?a)A significant portion of the female labor force resides in rural areas.b)The investment rate has been steadily declining, following a nearly linear trend since 2011.c)The countrys gender ratio is skewed towards a higher male population.d)The youth make up approximately two-thirds of Indias total workforce.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Over the last few months, the Government of India and the mainstream media have highlighted the return of economic growth. However, very little attention has been paid to the job market. Indias unemployment rate has been soaring. It went up to 7.91 per cent in December 2021 from 6.3 per cent in 2018-2019 and 4.7 per cent in 2017-18, when the trend started to change — a sign that this phenomenon is not just due to Covid. In urban areas, this has gone up to 9.30 per cent in December 2021 from 8.09 per cent in January 2021. In rural areas, it has gone up to 7.28 per cent against 5.81 per cent. The quality of jobs is also at stake. The percentage of salaried people has dropped from 21.2 per cent in 2019-2020 to 19 per cent in 2021, which means that 9.5 million people have left the salariat and become jobless or part of the informal sector. Certainly, there are variations among Indian states. As per CMIE data, the unemployment rate in December 2021 was the highest in Haryana (34.1 per cent), followed by Rajasthan (27.1 per cent), Jharkhand (17.3 per cent) and Bihar (16 per cent). There are also age-wise and gender-based variations. Unemployment among women is higher than men, both in urban and rural areas. For women, the average unemployment was 14.28 per cent and for men, it was 7.88 per cent. Moreover, the deep roots of patriarchy apparently limit womens labour participation in India. Unemployment in India has undeniably reached a critical stage and perhaps, raises serious questions on the quality of the economic recovery, which the third wave of the pandemic may affect anyway, making joblessness an even more acute problem. However, the employment scene can improve only with the help of private investment.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Opinion, The Indian Express]Q.According to the passage, what could present a significant challenge in addressing the issue at hand?a)A significant portion of the female labor force resides in rural areas.b)The investment rate has been steadily declining, following a nearly linear trend since 2011.c)The countrys gender ratio is skewed towards a higher male population.d)The youth make up approximately two-thirds of Indias total workforce.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.
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