In-Tesxt Questions-Chapter-The Value of Work-Class 6-Social Science

In-Tesxt Questions-Chapter-The Value of Work

Class 6-Social Science

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Q1. What are the different types of activities that people engage in?

Answer:

Types of Activities People Engage In:

Economic activities: Jobs or tasks performed in exchange for money, e.g., farmers selling crops, shopkeepers selling goods, or teachers earning a salary.
Non-economic activities: Actions done for love, care, or gratitude, e.g., cooking for family, teaching kids for free, or cleaning the house.

Q2. What is their contribution to our everyday lives?

Answer:

Contribution to Everyday Lives:

Economic activities provide money to buy necessities like food, clothing, and shelter.
Non-economic activities improve personal relationships, create happiness, and build a sense of community.

Q3. On your way from home to school today, can you recall the various economic activities that people are engaged in? In what ways do you think those people are paid?

Answer:

Economic Activities Observed on the Way to School:

Examples:
- Shopkeepers selling goods.
- Farmers bringing vegetables to the market.
- Construction workers building roads.
Payments:

Salaries for employees.
Wages for daily workers.
Payment in kind (e.g., exchanging goods).

Q4. Many communities in India have similar practices that involve community participation. Can you identify a few from your area?

Answer:

Community Participation Practices in India:

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Cleaning streets and public places collectively.
Van Mahotsav: Tree plantation drives.
Langars: Free meals at Gurudwaras for all.

Q5. We celebrate many festivals in India. During these festivals, people gather to organise all the various activities. They decorate the place together and share the food that they cook. Are these non-economic activities? Why do you think they still hold value?

Answer:

Festivals and Non-Economic Activities:

Decorating homes and community spaces, sharing meals, and organizing events during festivals are non-economic activities.
Value:

Build stronger bonds between people.
Promote culture and traditions.

Q6. Can you identify community programmes that have been undertaken by your school or in your locality? What did you observe during these programmes?

Answer:

Community Programmes in Schools or Local Areas:
- Examples:
  - Tree plantation drives.
  - Cleanliness campaigns.
  - Helping during natural disasters.
- Observations:
  - People working together for a common goal.
  - A sense of teamwork and accomplishment.