State PCS PYQPrelims 2025

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · પ્રશ્ન 47

According to the Annual PLFS 2023-24 report:

  1. There is a greater increase in the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of rural females as compared to urban females since 2021-22
  2. Among the 36 states and union territories, 90% have a Workforce Participation Rate (WPR) (all ages) below the national average of 43.7 percent
  3. The share of female workers in agriculture has decreased significantly from 2017-18 to 2023-24
  4. More than one of the above
જવાબ બતાવો અને સમજૂતી

જવાબ: (A) There is a greater increase in the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of rural females as compared to urban females since 2021-22

સમજૂતી

PLFS 2023-24 shows rising female LFPR driven mainly by rural women, many of whom joined agriculture.

  • (A) સાચો

    Correct: rural female LFPR has risen much faster than urban female LFPR.

  • (B) ખોટો

    Wrong: far fewer than 90% of states/UTs are below the national average.

  • (C) ખોટો

    Wrong: the share actually increased (about 57% to 64%).

  • (D) ખોટો

    Wrong: only statement A is correct.