Question 8 - Past Year Questions - 5 Marks - Chapter 2 Class 9 Economics - People as Resource - Economics

What are the major factors responsible for unemployment in India?

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Answer

Points to remember

1. Rapid Growth of Population
2. Dependence on Agriculture
3. Underdevelopment of Cottage and small-scale industry
4. Underdevelopment of Industries
5. Slow Pace of Infrastructure Growth . 

Answer to be written

Major factors responsible for unemployment in India is

1. Rapid Growth of Population : Our population has been continuously increasing rapidly, but due to slow economic growth employment opportunities have not risen at the same pace.
2. Over-Dependence on Agriculture : Even after 75 years of independence , more than 50% of our population still depends upon the primary sector for their livelihood .
3. Underdevelopment of Cottage and Small-Scale Industry : Rural India is facing problems like disguised and seasonal unemployment . This is mainly due to the underdevelopment of the cottage and the small-scale industry.
4. Underdevelopment of Industries : A lack of capital and other essential inputs causes the industrialization process to be very slow . As a result, the industrial sector has not provided enough job opportunities for the unemployed .
5. Slow Pace of Infrastructure Growth : One of the major reasons for the Indian economy's slow growth is the slow pace of infrastructure development.

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