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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper V: Indian Constitution and Economy · Question 189 of 200

Q189
Indian EconomyEmployment, Poverty & Human Development
The majority of child labour in India work in
  1. a.Agriculture
  2. b.Manufacturing industries
  3. c.Construction
  4. d.Hotels and restaurants

Answer: (A) Agriculture

Census and survey data show that most child workers in India are in agriculture — as cultivators and agricultural labourers — mainly in rural areas. Manufacturing, construction and hotels employ far fewer children.