Which of the following options correctly represent the different categories of work status as per the Census of India, 2011?

(a) 0-3 months
(b) 3-6 months
(c) 0-60 months
(d) 6-12 months
(e) 1-2 years

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

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The Census of India, 2011 categorizes work status based on the duration of employment of individuals in a given reference period. The classification includes:

• Main workers: Those who worked for 6 months (183 days) or more in a year.
• Marginal workers: Those who worked for less than 6 months (183 days) in a year. 

• (a) 0-3 months → Correct. This falls under the marginal workers category, as they worked for a short duration.
• (b) 3-6 months → Correct. This also falls under marginal workers since it is less than 6 months.
  
• (d) 6-12 months → Correct. This represents main workers who worked for more than 6 months.
  

Information Booster:

• The Census of India, 2011 classifies workers into:
  • Main Workers: Worked for at least 6 months (183 days) or more.
  • Marginal Workers: Worked for less than 6 months in a year.
  • Non-Workers: Those who did not work at all during the reference period.
• Marginal workers are further divided into sub-categories based on work duration:
  • Worked for 0-3 months
  • Worked for 3-6 months
• Main workers include those working for more than 6 months (6-12 months).

Additional Knowledge:

​0-60 months→ Incorrect. This is not a standard classification under Census 2011.

1-2 years→ Incorrect. The Census classification does not extend beyond a year.

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