India's unemployment rate hit a 45 year high of ________% in 2017-18, as per National Sample Survey Office's (NSSO'S) periodic labour force survey (PLFS)?

Options

A. `6.1%`
B. `7.2%`
C. `6.7%`
D. `8.5%`

Answer

A

Explanation

As per National Sample Survey Office's (NSSO's) periodic labour force survey (PLFS) India's unemployment rate hit a 45 year high og 6.1% in 2017-18. It is the first comprehensive survey on employment conducted by a government agency after demonetization. Unemployment is higher in urban areas which is 7.8% as compared to 5.3 % in rural areas of the country.