By / Add Your Heading Text Here Labour and Employment – MCQs 📘 Chapter 11: Labour and Employment – MCQs Q1. What was the unemployment rate in Himachal Pradesh as per PLFS 2023–24? A. 3.1% B. 4.3% C. 5.6% D. 6.4% Q2. Which age group has the highest unemployment rate in Himachal Pradesh? A. 15–24 years B. 25–34 years C. 35–44 years D. 45–59 years Q3. What is the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in HP as per latest PLFS? A. 47% B. 50.1% C. 52.3% D. 56.8% Q4. The Work Participation Rate (WPR) in HP is higher than the national average. What is the WPR in HP? A. 43% B. 46.2% C. 50.4% D. 54.9% Q5. Which organization is responsible for implementing skill development programs in Himachal Pradesh? A. HIMURJA B. HPSEDC C. HP Kaushal Vikas Nigam (HPKVN) D. Labour Department Q6. Under HPKVN, which program aims at industry-linked training and placement? A. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) B. Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) C. Himachal Skill Development Allowance D. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gramin Kaushalya Yojana Q7. What is the monthly allowance provided under the Skill Development Allowance Scheme in HP? A. ₹1,000 B. ₹1,200 C. ₹1,500 D. ₹2,000 Q8. What is the allowance for disabled persons under the Skill Development Allowance Scheme? A. ₹1,000 B. ₹1,200 C. ₹1,500 D. ₹1,800 Q9. What is the function of the Employment Exchanges in Himachal Pradesh? A. Provide government job recruitment B. Issue skill certificates C. Register and guide job seekers D. Conduct competitive exams Q10. Which portal is used for online employment registration in Himachal Pradesh? A. e-Kaushal B. HimSeva C. HP Employment Portal D. eRozgarSamachar Q11. What is the role of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB)? A. Conduct urban job fairs B. Regulate private contractors C. Provide welfare schemes to construction workers D. Supervise government tenders Q12. The major share of employment in Himachal Pradesh is still in: A. Services Sector B. Manufacturing C. Agriculture and Allied Sectors D. Construction Q13. What is the gender gap in employment participation in Himachal Pradesh? A. Minimal – HP has high female WPR B. Equal – near 50-50 C. High – women’s WPR is half that of men D. Unknown due to lack of data Q14. What are Rozgar Melas? A. Government-run employment portals B. Employment fairs for job seekers and employers C. Financial grant programs D. Exam preparation seminars Q15. Which of the following is a central scheme for skill training linked to employment? A. PMKVY B. MGNREGS C. NRLM D. Swachh Bharat Mission
