CBSE Class 12 Economics 2026: question 20
Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2026, paper 58/5/1, section B, question 20, for 1 mark. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.
Q20 · 1 mark · MCQEmployment: Growth, Informalisation and Other Issues
The following table shows the distribution of population and workers in a village :
| Total population | Number of people who are willing and able to work | Number of people who are employed |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1200 | 800 |
The Worker – Population ratio for village would be __________%. (Choose the correct option to fill in the blank)
- (A)80
- (B)40
- (C)60
- (D)20
Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2026 board paper, set 58/5/1.
Hints
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Hint 1
Use workers actually employed, not the labour force.
Hint 2
Divide by the total population.
Step-by-step solution
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Worker–population ratio = (Number of workers / Total population) × 100.
- 1 mark
Workers are the 800 employed persons: 800/2,000 × 100 = 40%. (The 1,200 willing and able to work form the labour force, not the workforce.) Option (B).
Answer: (B) 40
Where the marks are
- WPR = 800/2000 × 100 = 40% (1 mark)
Revise the chapter
- Chapter: Employment: Growth, Informalisation and Other Issues (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
- Topic: Workers, Worker-Population Ratio and Employment Structure
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