With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements:1.Worker productivity (rs. per worker at 2004-05 prices) increased in urban areas while it decreased in rural areas.2.The percentage share of rural areas in the workforce steadily increased.3.In rural areas, the growth in non-farm economy increased.4.The growth rate in rural employment decreasedWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A

   1 and 2 only

   1 and 2 only. Rural workforce share did not steadily rise; urban/rural productivity as stated is not the keyed pair.

2. B

   3 and 4 only

   3 and 4 only. Rural non-farm economy grew; rural employment growth slowed after 1991. 1 and 2 fail.

3. C

   3 only

   3 only. Under-counts the employment-growth fall.

4. D

   1, 2 and 4 only

   1, 2 and 4 only. Keeps the two false limbs.

Summary. Official key is (b) 3 and 4 only. After 1991, rural non-farm activity expanded and the growth rate of rural employment slowed. A clean urban-up/rural-down productivity split and a steadily rising rural share of the workforce are not keyed.