A
A worker whose access to work opportunities or clients is brokered through an online digital platform
B
A permanent government employee working in public sector transport platforms
C
An industrial worker operating heavy machinery on factory assembly lines
D
A contracted construction laborer registered exclusively under MGNREGA
Correct answer: (a) A worker whose access to work opportunities or clients is brokered through an online digital platform
Explanation
Option A is correct as a platform worker is defined as a worker whose access to work opportunities or clients is brokered through an online digital platform. Options B, C, and D do not fit this definition.
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