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Which of the following sectors is least likely to employ unskilled rural labour in India?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 8 · Geography · Human Resources
  1. A) Agriculture
  2. B) IT Services
  3. C) Handloom
  4. D) Textile
Answer
B) IT Services

The correct answer is B) IT Services — Step 5: Select option B as the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Step 1: List the sectors and note their typical skill requirements.
  2. Step 2: Agriculture, handloom and textile work usually require minimal formal skill, suited for unskilled rural labour.
  3. Step 3: IT Services require specialised computer skills and formal education, making it unlikely to employ unskilled rural workers.
  4. Step 4: Therefore, the least likely sector is IT Services (option B).
  5. Step 5: Select option B as the correct answer.
Common mistake: thinking IT services require basic computer use only, ignoring formal training

Concept tested: employment sectors and skill levels

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