According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) January–March 2026, how did unemployment rates change compared with the October–December 2025 quarter?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Affairs | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

  1. (A) Rural unemployment fell, while urban unemployment rose marginally.
  2. (B) Rural unemployment rose, while urban unemployment fell marginally.
  3. (C) Rural and urban unemployment rates remained unchanged during the quarter.
  4. (D) Both rural and urban unemployment rates rose during the quarter.

Verified Answer

Option (B): Rural unemployment rose, while urban unemployment fell marginally.


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