State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statements:

Underemployment is found both in rural and urban areas.

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Yes, I agree with the statement. 

  • Underemployment arises when employed persons contribute less than their capacity. 
  • In rural areas, on the farms, labourers work for 2-3 hours a day and since alternative jobs are not available, they remain idle for the rest of the day. 
  • In urban areas, because of the shortage of employment, when qualified persons do not get jobs as per their qualifications, they accept either lowpaid or part-time jobs. 
  • Hence, in both rural and urban areas underemployment is found, although it is more in rural areas.
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