What type of unemployment will be generated by the agricultural sector in case when it employs additional labourers only for some time of the year like the harvest season?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Seasonal unemployment
- Seasonal unemployment in the agricultural sector refers to the situation where individuals are unemployed during specific times of the year due to fluctuations in demand for agricultural labor caused by seasonal variations in agricultural activities.
- In agricultural economies, the demand for labor often varies throughout the year based on factors such as planting, cultivation, harvesting, and processing cycles.