Q9 · UPPSC current affairs · 6 October 2026 · News · NSO Survey Female Labor Mobility and Commute

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Consider the following statements regarding the National Statistical Office (NSO) survey findings on female labor mobility:1.The NSO functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.2.Survey findings indicate that a higher percentage of female workers commute 1 km or more for work compared to male workers.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 2 only

B Both 1 and 2

C 1 only

D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (c) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as the National Statistical Office operates under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Statement 2 is incorrect because the survey showed that only 41.9 per cent of female workers commute 1 km or more for work, compared to a higher 61.9 per cent of men.

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