What was India’s overall unemployment rate for people aged 15 and above in August 2025, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) 5.1%

Explanation:
• The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data for August 2025 indicated a slight fluctuation in the unemployment rate, settling at 5.1% for persons aged 15 and above.
• This rate reflects the percentage of persons unemployed among the persons in the labour force.

Information Booster:
• The National Statistical Office (NSO) launched PLFS in April 2017 to estimate key employment and unemployment indicators.
• It uses Current Weekly Status (CWS) for quarterly reports in urban areas.

Additional Knowledge:
• Unemployment Rate is calculated as: (Unemployed Persons / Labour Force) × 100.