Give the meaning of the term ‘occupation’ as defined in economics.
GeneralClass 11CBSEAnswered 23 Jun 2026
Answer
Occupations are often categorised as ‘businesses, ‘profession’ and ‘employment’. In an occupation, individuals alone or in a group are regularly engaged in a particular type of activity. Occupations are classified as self-occupied and employed.
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