Question

The problem of underemployment is not confined only to agriculture”. Support the statement with examples.

Answer 1

The problem of underemployment is not confined only to agriculture. It can also happen in other sectors.

 

For example, there are thousands of casual workers in the service sector in urban areas who search for daily employment. They are employed as painters, plumbers, repair persons and other odd jobs. Many of them don’t find work everyday.

Similarly, we see other people of the service sector on the street pushing a cart or selling something where they may spend the whole day but earn very little. They are doing such work only due to the lack of better employment opportunities.

The unorganised sector includes small and scattered units outside the government control. Employment is not secure. People can be asked to leave without any reason. When there is less work, such as during some seasons, some people may be asked to leave.

The problem of underemployment is not confined only to agriculture. It can also happen in other sectors