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    Question

    What is meant by "Disguised unemployment"?

    A People who are entirely unemployed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Excess workers employed in a job that requires fewer workers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Women without jobs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Disguised unemployment occurs when more people are employed than necessary for a job, leading to zero or negligible productivity for the extra workers. This type of unemployment is commonly observed in agriculture, where family members often work on the same plot of land without contributing additional output.

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