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Marginal workers are people with

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Less than 183 days of work in a census year
  2. More than 183 days of work in a census year
  3. Only 183 days of work in a census year
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Less than 183 days of work in a census year

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Less than 183 days of work in a census year šŸ“š Explanation: In the terminology of the Indian Census, marginal workers are defined as individuals who worked for less than 6 months (or 183 days) in the year preceding the survey. Those who worked for more than 183 days are called 'main workers'. This classification helps in understanding the nature of employment and underemployment in the country.