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Which of the following sectors in India faces seasonal unemployment?

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

Answer options

  1. Manufacturing
  2. Information Technology
  3. Medical
  4. Agriculture

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Agriculture

Explanation: Seasonal unemployment occurs when people are employed only during a particular season and remain jobless in the off-season. In India, this is most common in the agriculture sector, where farmers and labourers get work during the sowing and harvesting seasons but often remain unemployed in between. Other sectors like manufacturing, IT, or medical services generally provide year-round employment, so they are less affected by seasonal variations.