According to the 2011 Census, Hamirpur District of Himachal Pradesh had the lowest male work participation rate. Which district had the second lowest participation rate?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Mandi
Explanation:
· According to the Census 2011, Hamirpur district had the lowest male work participation rate in Himachal Pradesh.
· Mandi district recorded the second lowest male work participation rate in the state.
· The Work Participation Rate (WPR) is defined as the percentage of total workers (main and marginal) to the total population.
· In Himachal Pradesh, the overall work participation is generally higher in tribal and hilly districts compared to the plain or more urbanized districts like Hamirpur.
· The male work participation rate in these districts is influenced by higher enrollment in education and migration for services.
Information Booster:
· Himachal Pradesh has one of the highest overall work participation rates in India (approx 51.9% as per Census 2011).
· The highest work participation rate (overall) in the state is recorded in the Lahaul and Spiti district.
· Hamirpur district, despite low work participation, consistently records the highest literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Chamba:
· It has a relatively higher work participation rate compared to Mandi and Hamirpur, driven by agriculture and rural labor.
(c) Bilaspur:
· This district has a moderate work participation rate and is not the second lowest.
(d) Kullu:
· Kullu has a high work participation rate due to its robust horticulture (apple) and tourism industries.