BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · ప్రశ్న 47

According to the Annual PLFS 2023-24 report:

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

సమాధానం చూపించు & వివరణ

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

వివరణ

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

(A) సరైనది
Correct: rural female LFPR has risen much faster than urban female LFPR.
(B) తప్పు
Wrong: far fewer than 90% of states/UTs are below the national average.
(C) తప్పు
Wrong: the share actually increased (about 57% to 64%).
(D) తప్పు
Wrong: only statement A is correct.