Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
With reference to the working conditions of street vendors, consider the following 1. They have to organise their own work, including planning purchases and setting up shops. 2. They possess permanent licenses that protect them from being dismantled by the police. 3. Food items sold by them are often prepared at home by their families who clean and sort them. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding the proposed government measures for street vendors: 1. The government has decided to completely ban all forms of street vending in urban areas. 2. Hawking zones have been suggested for towns and cities. 3. Mobile vendors are to be allowed to move around freely. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding permanent shops in the market: 1. They are given a licence to do business by the Municipal Corporation. 2. The shop owners themselves decide the weekly closing day without any regulation. 3. Permanent shop owners are prohibited from employing any workers. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements comparing street vendors and market shop owners: 1. Street vendors have no security of tenure, while market shop owners have permanent licenses. 2. Street vendors always employ more workers than permanent shop owners. 3. Both groups operate within the urban economy, though with different levels of security. Which of the following statements are correct ?
In the context of casual employment in the unorganized sector, which of the following is a common consequence for workers who demand better pay or working conditions?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of casual employment in factories?
Consider the following statements regarding the location of factories in the city: 1. Factories are typically located in the middle of dense residential colonies. 2. They are often situated in designated industrial areas away from residential centers. 3. Transport to these areas can be crowded. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements comparing Permanent and Casual workers: 1. Permanent workers get a regular salary, while casual workers earn daily wages or per task. 2. Casual workers enjoy fixed working hours similar to permanent workers. 3. Permanent workers are frequently asked to leave when the workload decreases. Which of the following statements are correct ?
With reference to the 'Savings for old age' benefit for permanent workers, consider the following: 1. A part of the salary is kept in a fund with the government. 2. The government deducts the entire salary of the worker for this fund. 3. This fund is primarily intended to provide financial security during old age. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Employment Type) | List II (Leave Policy) A. Permanent Worker | 1. No work if ill; no earnings B. Casual Worker | 2. Paid annual leave and medical leave C. Self-employed (Rickshaw puller) | 3. Flexible, but income depends on shop being open D. Business Owner | 4. No paid leave; no work means no pay
Consider the following statements regarding self-employment in urban areas: 1. Only street vendors are considered self-employed, while showroom owners are not. 2. Self-employed people are not employed by anyone else. 3. They are responsible for organizing their own work and resources. Which of the following statements are correct ?
The Municipal Corporation plays a role in which of the following aspects of urban livelihoods? 1. Issuing licenses to permanent shops. 2. Deciding weekly closing days for markets. 3. Running night shelters for homeless workers. 4. Employing all street vendors.
Consider the following statements regarding the rights of street vendors: 1. Street vending was recently looked upon only as an obstruction to traffic. 2. Street vending is strictly illegal and not recognized as a livelihood right. 3. Hawkers are completely barred from forming any associations. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Activity) | List II (Category) A. Selling newspapers on pavement | 1. Business Ownership (Self-employed) B. Stitching clothes in a factory | 2. Casual Wage Labour C. Supervising salespersons | 3. Permanent Salaried Employment D. Running a garment showroom | 4. Street Vending (Self-employed)