Consider the following statements: 1. Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days (or six months) in a year. 2. Marginal Worker is a person who works for less than 183 days (or six months) in a year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days (or six months) in a year.
2.Marginal Worker is a person who works for less than 183 days (or six months) in a year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days (or six months) in a year. Marginal Worker is a person who works for less than 183 days (or six months) in a year.

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Q. Consider the following statements: 1.Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days (or six months) in a year. 2.Marginal Worker is a person who works for less than 183 days (or six months) in a year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days (or six months) in a year.
2.Marginal Worker is a person who works for less than 183 days (or six months) in a year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?