Question

Match List-I with List-II
{|l|l|} List-I & List-II
(A) Union Ministry of Labour & (I) Casual wage labourers
(B) Construction workers & (II) Collection of formal sector employment data.
(C) MNREGA & (III) Rural employment
(D) Association of TANWA & (IV) Women workers.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

TANWA = Tamil Nadu Women in Agriculture $\rightarrow$ Women workers.
MNREGA $\rightarrow$ Rural Employment Guarantee.
Ministry of Labour $\rightarrow$ Formal sector employment data collection.
Construction workers $\rightarrow$ Casual wage labourers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Labor market organization in India involves formal data reporting agencies, social safety nets, specific categories of vulnerable workers, and targeted gender-empowerment initiatives.

Step 1: Matching Entities in List-I to List-II:
(A) Union Ministry of Labour: The Directorate General of Employment and Training (DGET) under the Union Ministry of Labour is responsible for compiling and maintaining employment and unemployment data regarding the organized/formal sector. Thus, (A) matches with (II).
(B) Construction workers: Construction workers are frequently hired on daily or temporary contracts with no job security or social security benefits, fitting the definition of casual wage labourers. Thus, (B) matches with (I).
(C) MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act): It is a flagship social security program guaranteeing 100 days of wage employment per year to rural households, promoting rural employment. Thus, (C) matches with (III).
(D) Association of TANWA (Tamil Nadu Women in Agriculture): TANWA was initiated to train women in modern agricultural techniques and organize self-help groups, directly representing women workers. Thus, (D) matches with (IV).

Step 2: Conclusion:
The resulting matches are:
(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV).
This corresponds directly to Option (B).
Final Answer:
Hence, the correct option is (B).