Which of the following sectors in India faces seasonal unemployment?

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1. Definition: Seasonal unemployment arises when workers are unemployed at certain times of the year because their work is tied to seasons (e.g., sowing/harvest periods).

2. Analyze each sector:
   - Agriculture ($1$): Highly seasonal — labour demand spikes during planting and harvest and falls in off-seasons. This leads to clear seasonal unemployment.
   - Manufacturing ($2$): Generally provides more regular year-round work; may have cyclical or casual unemployment but not primarily seasonal.
   - Medical ($3$): Health services operate year-round; not seasonal in employment.
   - Information Technology ($4$): IT work is continuous and not tied to seasons.

3. Conclusion: Only sector $1$ (Agriculture) faces seasonal unemployment among the given options.

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