Which of the following is not a type of unemployment in urban areas?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Seasonal unemployment
Explanation
Urban unemployment types include:
· Industrial unemployment → occurs when industrial workers lose jobs due to shutdowns, automation, or lack of demand. (Urban phenomenon)
· Educated unemployment → common in cities where educated youth cannot find suitable jobs.
Seasonal unemployment
NOT typically an urban unemployment type
· Seasonal unemployment mainly affects rural and agricultural sectors, where work is available only during certain seasons (e.g., sowing or harvesting periods).
· It is not characteristic of urban economies, which operate year-round in industries and services.
Thus, option (b) Seasonal unemployment is not an urban unemployment type.
Additional Information
· Urban unemployment types:
· Structural unemployment
· Cyclical unemployment
· Industrial unemployment
· Educated/Skilled unemployment
· Rural unemployment types:
· Seasonal unemployment
· Disguised unemployment