Q1. [3] medium initial-understanding
Kamal works as a daily wage labourer in a small grocery shop. He has no written appointment letter, receives no paid leave, and can be dismissed at any time. (a) Which sector does Kamal belong to? (b) Name any two features of this sector that are visible in Kamal's situation.
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Model Answer
(a) Kamal belongs to the unorganised sector.
(b) Two features visible in Kamal's situation:
- No employment security – Kamal can be dismissed by his employer at any time without any reason.
- No paid leave or holidays – He is not paid for days he does not work, and there is no provision for paid leave or holidays.
(Additional feature seen: No formal appointment letter was given to him at the time of joining.)
Source: Sectors of the Indian Economy, Chapter 2 — Division of Sectors as Organised and Unorganised
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Explanation
- Part (a) carries 1 mark — a direct one-line answer naming the sector is enough.
- Part (b) carries 2 marks — name two distinct features from the textbook definition of the unorganised sector, and link each to Kamal's situation for full credit.
- Examiners expect textbook-aligned features: no job security, no paid leave, no appointment letter, low and irregular wages, no overtime pay, etc. Pick any two and briefly connect them to the case.
- Avoid writing vague points like "he is poor" — stick to the structural features of the unorganised sector as defined in the chapter.