Raj is going to school. When he is not in school, you will find him working in his farm. Can you consider him as a worker? Why?
Yes, Raj can be considered a worker.
According to the context, workers include those engaged in agricultural labour and farm work. The context states that agricultural labourers are workers, and those who are self-employed are also considered workers.
Raj works in his farm when he is not in school. This means he is engaged in productive agricultural work. Even though he is primarily a student, his participation in farm labour qualifies him as a worker. The context also mentions that economists argue people who participate in farm labour should be called workers. Therefore, Raj can be considered a worker as he contributes to agricultural production through his work on the farm.
Explanation
The textbook context clearly establishes that agricultural labourers and self-employed individuals are workers. Raj works on his farm, which is agricultural activity. The context also discusses how even unpaid work (like women doing farm labour) should be recognized as work by economists. Since Raj is engaged in productive farm work, he qualifies as a worker despite being a student.