Question 6 - MCQ Questions - 1 Mark - Chapter 2 Class 9 Economics - People as Resource - Economics

Q. 10. What is disguised unemployment?

(a) It is a state in which a person is willing and able to work at prevailing wages, but his productivity is very high.

(b) It is a state in which a person is willing and able to work at prevailing wages, but his productivity is zero.

(c) It is a state in which a person is willing and able to work at prevailing wages, but his productivity is low.

(d) It a state in which a person has work only for a few months in a year.

Answer

So, the correct option is (b) - It is a state in which a person is willing and able to work at prevailing wages, but his productivity is zero. 

Explanation

• In disguised unemployment, people appear to be employed but their contribution is unnecessary .
• This usually happens among family members engaged in agricultural activity .
• The work requires the service office people but engages eight people .