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According to Jatindramohan Bagchi's poem, what has work been termed as?
religion
What can prepare the body to withstand troubles according to the content?
In class seven, students planned income-generating activities for families and took initiatives for implementation based on that plan. This year, they will make a plan and implement ___________.
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Family storage management mainly consists of 'Family storage' and 'Maintenance'.
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What is the method to determine net requirements by fixing the quantity called?
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What benefits can be obtained by purchasing daily necessary products in a large amount? (Select all that apply)
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According to the demand of January 2024, Rony's family stock ledger showed that they needed to purchase 8.00 kg of ______ because the present stock was less than the expected stock.
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Overstocking products can lead to artificial crises of products in the market.
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According to the Preface, what era has brought a drastic change in employment and lifestyles?
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What has obstructed the normal lifestyle and economic growth of the world, as per the Preface?
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According to the Preface, education is one of the pivotal instruments to attain the goals and there is no alternative to the modernization of our education ________.
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The textbook 'Life and Livelihood' has been refined through a logical evaluation by teachers and students.
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What are the points that require attention while arranging event management programmes?
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What skills are important for successful event management?
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What is the quote mentioned in the text about finding pleasure in work?
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Which team is responsible for Communication and disciplinary aspects in the fire drill project?
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Match the following strengths and weaknesses of conducting fire drills:
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What are some symptoms of apathy towards work according to the text?
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What happens to blood pressure and oxygen intake when one finds interest and pleasure in work?
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What is the purpose of a Fire drill as mentioned in the text?
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Firefighters wear yellow aprons with 'Fire' written in red on them.
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To control a fire safely, it's recommended to use portable foam-type fire extinguishers or _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
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Match the following safety cautions with their descriptions:
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What changes have been observed in the profession of a salon or parlour worker?
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What profession did Sanjida aspire to become, and how did she achieve her goal?
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What technological advancements have influenced the garment industry?
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The garment industry is not affected by technological advancements.
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What skills does a farmer need to become an experienced farmer?
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What skills are required for a graphic designer?
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What is TVET an abbreviation for?
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What changes have occurred in the field of teaching?
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Where do professionals who conduct manual tasks and operate machinery typically study?
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We can get admission in a 2 years long SSC vocational course after passing class ________ from a technical school and college (TSC).
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What skills are required for a doctor?
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Name two sectors where technological skills are crucial.
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Technical education focuses on using and applying modern machinery and equipment in production sectors to increase national income.
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Study Notes
Life and Livelihood
- The concept of livelihood is changing rapidly due to technological advancements and the need for adaptation to these changes.
Preface
- The National Curriculum and Textbook Board has developed a competency-based curriculum from K-12 to create a competent generation to survive in the new world situation.
- The textbook has been prepared for grade eight, focusing on life-related phenomena and events.
Introduction to the Subject
- The topic "Life and Livelihood" has been included in the curriculum to help students develop skills and become self-reliant.
- The subject aims to nurture and practice necessary skills through engaging work for livelihood.
Exploring Joyful Work
- The importance of work is emphasized, citing Jatindramohan Bagchi's poem, which terms work as a religion.
- Passion and interest towards a work can automatically prepare the body to withstand any troubles.
- Examples of work include climbing a mountain, and how it can be a source of excitement and motivation.
- The concept of "My own work", "The family work", "School work", and "Social work" is introduced.
Family Work
- One of the important family works is to assist in financial affairs.
- Examples of ways to help a family financially include:
- Minimizing expenses by doing tasks oneself
- Selling handmade products online
- Producing and selling fertilizers from household wastes
- Creating online content
- Making appropriate use/re-use of old household things
Individual Work
- Students are encouraged to identify economic activities that they can do to help their family and find out their assumed monetary value.
Scene-1: Stitching of Nakshi Kantha
- A real-life example of Jamil and his sister, who learned stitching of nakshi kantha from their mother and started selling products online, helping their parents financially.
Group Work
- Students are encouraged to discuss and find out products, cultures, or traditions that are common in their area and can be used to create new ideas to help increase the financial income of their family.
Family Budget
- A family budget is a plan of a family-related income expenditure, which helps create interest in savings and increases investments.
- Students are encouraged to prepare a regular budget for each month, check it at the end of the month, and submit it to the teacher.
Family Stock Management
- A scenario is presented where Mukta goes to her grandfather's house and helps with stocktaking, illustrating the importance of managing family stock.### Family Storage Management
- A family can avoid storage problems through proper planning and management.
- Family storage management involves two main ideas: "family storage" and "management".
- Family storage refers to adequate storage of necessary products, such as rice, lentils, flour, salt, oil, onion, chilly, fish, meat, and vegetables.
- Management involves the proper collection, storage, and usage of daily essential products.
Problems of Inadequate Storage Management
- Not having a plan for daily products can lead to problems, such as running out of essential items or over-storing, which can cause financial loss.
- Inadequate storage management can lead to problems in preparing meals for the family.
Solutions for Family Storage Management
- Make a weekly or monthly storage plan according to the family's needs and financial capability.
- Calculate the amount of each product needed for a week and fix the amount to buy.
- Use a "Fixed Order Quantity" method to determine the net requirements of each product.
- Consider the perishability of products and make separate ledgers for quickly perishable and non-perishable products.
- Keep a family stock ledger to track the storage of daily products and make adjustments accordingly.
Benefits of Family Storage Management
- Saves time and money by buying products in bulk and minimizing transport costs.
- Ensures that the family has the necessary products when needed.
- Helps to avoid over-storage and waste.
Event Management
- Event management is a detailed plan or process of arranging a programme.
- It involves taking effective decisions through group communication, bringing innovation in arrangement, planning the programme according to needs/goals, drawing up an economic budget and executing, ensuring safety and discipline, and completing the event in time.
- Event management requires attention to detail, creativity, and good communication among team members.
Importance of Event Management
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Event management can help to present a programme in a creative and interesting way.
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It ensures that the programme is arranged smoothly and efficiently.
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Good event management can help to build trust and credibility among participants.### Event Management
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Event management requires permission from authorities and sending invitation cards to guests.
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Ensuring cleanliness and waste management is crucial after an event.
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An event cannot be considered complete without leaving the place clean and tidy.
Skills Required for Event Management
- Communication skills: verbal and written skills are necessary for arranging an event.
- Organizational skills: combining the responsibilities of all group members is essential for an event's success.
- Budget management skills: drafting a budget, maintaining accounts, and making payments are necessary for an event.
- Creativity and innovative skills: innovative and attractive presentation, decoration, and discipline are vital for an event's success.
Event Planner as a Profession
- Event planning is a creative and budding profession that requires creativity, talent, and skill.
- Popular designations in this profession include event planner, event manager, event organizer, and event coordinator.
Fire Drill
- A fire drill is conducted to ensure that everyone knows how to exit safely in case of a fire or other emergency.
- The purpose of a fire drill is to prepare for any emergency and take preventive measures.
- Firefighters, rescue teams, and first aid teams work together to extinguish fire, rescue the injured, and provide first aid.
Things to Do in Case of a Fire
- Do not get nervous.
- Call the emergency number (999) and the fire service (16163).
- Turn off the main switch if a fire occurs.
- Use a wet blanket or roll on the floor to put out fire on clothes.
- Prioritize saving lives over shifting valuable products.
Cautions
- Keep a bucket of sand in the kitchen for security.
- Keep fire extinguishers on each floor and teach their use to everyone.
- Ensure fire exits in multi-stored buildings.
- Stick the fire service number in a visible place.
Pathways to Skills Development
- There is a continuous change in the nature of work and professions.
- New and innovative fields of work are growing fast worldwide.
- Examples of such fields include supplying cakes, pitha, or afternoon meals, practicing folk culture, and creating online content.
New Needs for Changing Profession
- The area of work such as puffed rice making, decorating homes, and folk culture is shifting to factories, packaged products, and event management organizations.
- New professions are emerging, and skills are getting priority in all cases.
Skill Changes in Occupation as per Demands
- Doing any task properly or perfectly within the given time is considered as one's skills in that task.
- The field of existing platforms and skills is changing overnight.
- Skills are getting priority in jobs, business, and self-employment.
- The key factor to consider in the current world market is "what I am capable of doing."
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This quiz covers topics from 7th class home economics, including income-generating activities, family storage management, and determining net requirements.
