Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Protecting unorganised sector workers is essential for both economic and social development.

Economic reasons: Workers like landless agricultural labourers, small farmers, street vendors, and construction workers earn irregular and low wages. Without protection through minimum wages, credit facilities, and marketing support, they remain trapped in poverty.

Social reasons: A majority of workers from Scheduled Castes, Tribes, and backward communities are employed in this sector. They face not only economic exploitation but also social discrimination. Without support, their social development is hindered.

Examples: Small and marginal farmers (nearly 80% of rural households) need seeds, credit, and storage facilities. Urban casual workers like rag pickers and garment makers need legal protection and safe working conditions.

Source: How to Protect Workers in the Unorganised Sector, Chapter 2

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• The examiner expects both economic and social dimensions — missing either loses marks.
• Cite specific examples from the chapter: landless labourers, sharecroppers, street vendors, SC/ST workers. Generic examples won't score as well.
• The key concluding idea — "protection is necessary for both economic and social development" — is directly from the textbook and should appear in your answer.
• Avoid over-elaborating; 3 marks = ~3 distinct points with brief support.