The paper of Political Economy of labour in India describes the scenario which is of use in the development and progress of the labours in the economical way. Also, it tells us the situation of the labours in India.

Which Pattern is followed?

The paper of Political Economy of labour in India is of 5 major questions. The questions are with internal alternative in it for each question apart from the last question as it is of 4 short notes from which 2 are to be solved. Questions are to be solved in 300 words and short notes is in 150 words. Each question carries same value of marks.

Questions asked often:

Questions asked are such as unique characteristics of Labour as a factor of Production, Labour market, structure and composition of labour force, theoretical perspective of women development, Concept of Human Resource Development, Poverty, Concept of Social Security, Privatisation as a constituent of Economic Reforms, important features of trade union act, 1926, general features of organised sector labour, difference between self-employed and wage employed workers, occupation profile of rural labour in India etc.

Tips for the paper:

The paper is a purely theoretical paper and the questions asked are generally from the previous year’s paper, so it should be kept in mind that these papers have been finished properly. Word limits in each question are specified and candidates should strictly follow them.

Marks assigned:

The paper is of 50 marks in total and candidates cannot score full marks in the paper as it is a pure subjective one.

Time Allotted:

Time allotment for the paper is 2 hours only to solve the paper.

Best Books to study:

IGNOU journals for Political Economy of Labour in India

Political Economy of India by Surinder S Jodhka