Question

Statement 1: Casual workers are hired on a permanent basis and also get social security benefits.

Statement 2: Workforce comprises, both employed and unemployed person.

In the light of the given statements, choose the correct alternative from the following: 

Options

• Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

• Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

• Both statement 1 and 2 are true. 

• Both statement 1 and 2 are false.

Answer 1

Both statement 1 and 2 are false.

Explanation: 

• Casual workers do neither receive social security benefits nor are they engaged on a permanent basis. This is typical of regular salaried staff. Therefore, statement 1 is false.
• The workforce includes those who are employed or self-employed, whether full-time, part-time, or temporary. The labour force consists of both employed individuals and those actively seeking employment.