Impact of Technology on Employment
Economics ⇒ Employment and Unemployment
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Define technological unemployment.
Describe how technology can lead to both job creation and job destruction, giving one example of each from India.
Describe the concept of 'skill-biased technological change' and its effect on employment.
Discuss how technology has impacted employment in the Indian banking sector.
Discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment in the Indian service sector.
Discuss the impact of automation on employment in the Indian automobile industry.
Explain how e-commerce platforms have influenced employment patterns in India.
Explain how the adoption of mechanised harvesters in Indian agriculture has impacted rural employment.
Which of the following best describes the impact of technology on the skill requirements of workers? (1) No change, (2) Decrease in skill requirements, (3) Increase in skill requirements, (4) Elimination of all skills
Which of the following is a challenge faced by workers due to technological change? (1) Higher wages, (2) Need for reskilling, (3) More holidays, (4) Less working hours
Which of the following is a government initiative to promote skill development in response to technological change? (1) Make in India, (2) Digital India, (3) Skill India Mission, (4) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Which of the following is a likely outcome of rapid technological change in the labour market? (1) Stability in job profiles, (2) Need for continuous learning, (3) Decrease in demand for skilled workers, (4) Elimination of all jobs
Fill in the blank: The introduction of ________ in Indian railways has reduced the need for manual ticket checking.
Fill in the blank: The introduction of ________ in retail stores has reduced the need for cashiers.
Fill in the blank: The IT revolution in India has primarily benefited ________ workers.
Fill in the blank: The process by which new technology replaces human labour is called __________ unemployment.
State whether the following is True or False: Automation in manufacturing has led to a decrease in demand for unskilled labour.
True or False: All workers benefit equally from technological progress.
True or False: Technological progress always leads to a net increase in employment.
True or False: Technology has no impact on informal sector employment in India.
