BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 55

According to PLFS 2023-24, which of the following statements best describes the nature of employment among women in Bihar?

Most women are employed in formal, regular wage jobs
The majority of women are self-employed, often serving as helpers in household enterprises
The majority of women were engaged in the secondary sector
More than one of the above

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Answer: (B) The majority of women are self-employed, often serving as helpers in household enterprises

Explanation

Female employment in Bihar is dominated by self-employment, especially as helpers in household enterprises and farms.

(A) Incorrect
Wrong: regular wage work is a small share for women in Bihar.
(B) Correct
Correct: most working women in Bihar are self-employed, largely as unpaid household helpers.
(C) Incorrect
Wrong: most women work in agriculture (primary sector).
(D) Incorrect
Wrong: only option B is correct.