pyq/2020/prelims/58

With reference of the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements:

1. Worker productivity (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 decreased.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 3 and 4 only

(C) 3 only

(D) 1, 2, and 4 only