NSSO Employment and Unemployment Surveys

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What is the name of the organization that collects employment and unemployment data in India?

The National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO)

What is the name of the survey that was started from the 27th round (1972-73) and discontinued after the 68th round (2011-12)?

The Employment Unemployment Survey (EUS)

What is the criterion used to determine the main status activity category if an individual is involved in more than one activity status category?

The 'relatively long time spent' criterion.

What is the term used to describe the activity status of a person based on the activities pursued during the last 365 days preceding the survey?

Usual Principal Activity Status (UPS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the activity status of a person based on the activities pursued during the last 7 days preceding the survey?

Current Weekly Status (CWS) Signup and view all the answers

How is the Usual Principal Activity Status determined during the 365 days preceding the data of survey?

The status on which the person spent relatively long time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the survey that has been conducted yearly since 2017-18?

The Period Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as a Subsidiary Economic Activity status of a person?

Pursuing some other activity for 30 days or more in addition to the Usual Principal Activity. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two situations that may arise when a person is engaged in work in a subsidiary capacity?

<ol> <li>Engaging in an economic activity for a relatively long period and another economic activity for a relatively small period, and 2) Pursuing an economic activity almost throughout the year in the principal status and another economic activity for a relatively small period in a subsidiary capacity.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

On what basis is the activity status of a person determined in the labour force surveys?

The activities pursued by the person during a certain specified reference period Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration required for an activity to be considered as a subsidiary economic activity?

30 days. Signup and view all the answers

How is the main subsidiary economic activity determined in case of multiple subsidiary economic activities?

Based on the 'relatively long time spent' criterion. Signup and view all the answers

What has been a significant impact of mechanization of agriculture on rural areas?

significant affect on manual labor employment Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of industrialization on village or cottage industries in rural areas?

leading to large scale unemployment Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority of the Government in addressing unemployment?

employment generation coupled with improving employability Signup and view all the answers

What is the fiscal stimulus provided by the Government under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat package?

more than Rs. Twenty-Seven lakh crore Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat RojgarYojana (ABRY)?

to incentivize employers for creation of new employment Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of trade unionism on the Indian economy?

It has produced a mighty secular anti-imperialist, anti-capitalist, egalitarian, and socialistic force of the national economy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of labour forums in India?

To discuss and exchange ideas on labour-related matters, such as wage policies, industrial relations, and social security schemes, to inform policy formulation and decision-making. Signup and view all the answers

What role have labour commissions and committees played in India's post-independence era?

They have played a vital role in shaping labour policy, improving working conditions, and advancing the welfare of workers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a labour union?

To achieve common goals in key areas such as wages, hours, and working conditions, forming a cartel of labour. Signup and view all the answers

When was the Aatmanirbhar Bharat RojgarYojana (ABRY) launched?

1st October, 2020 Signup and view all the answers

What have been the economic benefits of labour unionism for workers in India?

They have improved the economic conditions of workers. Signup and view all the answers

How has the number of trade unions in India compared to other countries?

India has the largest number of trade unions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind workers not participating in union activities with enthusiasm?

Sheer disinterestedness Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of weak finances on union operations?

Unions are unable to engage full-time, paid office bearers, leading to part-time workers who lack time and energy to take up activities sincerely. Signup and view all the answers

Why do unions struggle to collect subscription dues from members?

Unions lack proper staff and organization to collect subscription, and the rule for expulsion of defaulting members is seldom invoked. Signup and view all the answers

What is the proposed solution to the problem of collecting subscription on a regular basis?

The check-off system, where the subscription is deducted at the time of making wages payment by the employer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of trade unions in terms of bargaining power?

Greater bargaining power, which individual employees lack when compared to their employers. Signup and view all the answers

Why do defaulting members continue to appear on the membership registers of most unions?

Because the rule for expulsion of defaulting members is seldom invoked. Signup and view all the answers