Q. Consider the following statements:
1.About 80% of the country’s economically active female population is employed in the farm sector.
2.The work participation rate for women is higher in urban areas than rural areas.
3.Women comprise about one-third of the agricultural labour force.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. About 80% of the country’s economically active female population is employed in the farm sector. Women comprise about one-third of the agricultural labour force.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The work participation rate for women is higher in rural areas (41.8%) than urban areas (35.31%).

Source: ForumIAS

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