Question

Which of the following is NOT a 'Main Worker' as per Indian Census?

• A. Works for at least 183 days a year.
• B. Works for at least 6 months a year.
• C. Works for less than 183 days a year.
• D. Both A and B.

Hint:

To remember the threshold, just think of "half a year." Since a year has 365 days, half is approximately 183 days. If you are on the "better" side of that half, you are a Main Worker; if you are on the "lesser" side, you are a Marginal Worker.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The Census of India classifies the population into three categories based on their economic activity: workers (main and marginal) and non-workers. This classification is determined by the duration of work during the reference year.

Step 1: Understand the definition of a 'Main Worker'.
A Main Worker is a person who has worked for the major part of the reference period. Specifically, according to the Indian Census:
• A person must work for at least 183 days in a year.
• This is equivalent to at least 6 months in a year. Therefore, options A and B correctly describe a Main Worker.

Step 2: Identify the 'Marginal Worker' category.
A person who works for less than 183 days (or less than 6 months) in a year is classified as a Marginal Worker.

Step 3: Conclusion.
As the question asks which of the options is NOT a Main Worker, Option C is the correct choice because it describes a marginal worker.