Unorganised Sector

Q.

Workers are exploited in the unorganized sector. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Q. Which of the following are unorganised sector activities?

1. A teacher taking classes in the school
2. A handloom weaver working in their neighbour's house
3. A farmer irrigating their field
4. A daily wage labourer working under a contractor

Q. Landless agricultural labourers, small and marginal farmers, share croppers, and weavers belongs to the sector in rural India.

1. organised
2. unorganised
3. service
4. tertiary

Q. Identify the issues of the workers of the organised sector that require intervention from the government.

1. Low wages
2. Hygienic working environment
3. Safe working conditions
4. Less workload during evening

Q. Why is it important for the government to monitor, protect, and support the workers of the unorganised sector?

1. Intellectual development
2. Physical development
3. Economic development
4. Social development

Q. Ragu is the owner of a flower shop. He employs Kiran and Mohan and pays them well. However, they do not get paid leaves and are required to work long hours.

Identify the correct statement.

I. Ragu is working in the organised sector.
II. Kiran and Mohan are working in the unorganised sector.
III. Ragu, Kiran, and Mohan are working in the secondary sector.

[0.8 marks]

1. I and II
2. I and III
3. II and III
4. II only

Q. Choose the correct characterisitic of the unorganised sector.

1. Small and scattered units that do not follow rules and regulations
2. Provides higher salaries
3. Jobs are secured and working conditions are the best
4. Works under the control of the government

Q. Identify the sector that has low wages and no job security.

1. Public sector
2. Private sector
3. Organised sector
4. Unorganised sector