Economic Activities and Rural Communities
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Which of the following activities is NOT considered a primary activity focused on raw material production?

  • Cattle rearing
  • Lumbering
  • Manufacturing (correct)
  • Mining

In the context of economic activities, how do agriculture and industries contribute to a country's development?

  • They play a crucial role in economic advancement. (correct)
  • They primarily increase the country's population size.
  • They have no significant impact on economic development.
  • They mainly contribute to cultural activities.

If a community transitions from solely collecting wild fruits to cultivating fruit trees and managing livestock, what economic shift is occurring?

  • From primary to secondary activities
  • From a sustainable to an unsustainable economy
  • Evolution within primary activities towards more intensive practices (correct)
  • From secondary to primary activities

What implication can be derived from the statement 'Man has no limits for his demand and desire' within the context of economic activities?

<p>It drives innovation and diversification of occupations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A rural community is primarily engaged in fishing, fruit collection, and subsistence farming. Considering the information provided, what is the most likely characteristic of this community's economic structure?

<p>Dependence on primary economic activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mohan explains to the children that farmers are essential because they:

<p>Supply cities with various crops like pulses, grains, and vegetables. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Kavin's initial feeling about spending his holidays in the city?

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What is the primary reason Kavin is upset in the children's park?

<p>The other children tease him for being from a village. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main occupation in villages, according to Inba?

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What does Mohan try to convey to the children by reminding them that he also comes from a village?

<p>He wants them to respect their roots and not look down on villagers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From where do the shopkeepers get the things that they sell?

<p>From those who grow crops (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mohan do when he learns that Kavin is being teased?

<p>He confronts Vimalan and his friends, then explains the value of farming. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mohan mean when he says, "My roots are still there?"

<p>He has not forgotten his village background and values. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary function of a 'Sandhai' in a village setting?

<p>A weekly or monthly marketplace where various goods are sold. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consumer goods are best defined as:

<p>Finished products purchased to fulfill daily needs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key element is essential for the successful execution of a barter system?

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The invention of money primarily addressed what problem inherent in the barter system?

<p>The difficulty in determining the equivalent value of different commodities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that led early humans to transition from nomadic lifestyles to establishing permanent settlements?

<p>The ability to cultivate crops and access water sources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the model Sandhai activity, what practical skills and concepts are students expected to learn?

<p>The value of goods, profit, loss, demand, and supply dynamics. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person has a surplus of rice and wants clothes. Under what conditions can the barter system work for him?

<p>If he finds someone with a surplus of clothes who needs rice. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit derived from the establishment of permanent settlements?

<p>Greater mobility and exploration of new territories. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Sandhai

A specific market held periodically in villages for buying and selling goods.

Consumer Goods

Finished goods bought to fulfill the daily needs of consumers, like rice and clothes.

Barter System

An old system of exchanging goods directly for other goods without money.

Money

A tool invented to solve problems in the barter system, facilitating trade.

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Value of Goods

The worth of items which influences buying and selling activities in markets.

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Profit and Loss

Concepts in trading that reflect financial gain or loss from buying and selling.

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Demand and Supply

Economic concepts that determine the availability of a product and consumer desire for it.

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Permanent Settlements

Communities formed when early humans settled near rivers, leading to the creation of villages.

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Primary Activities

Economic activities that involve extracting raw materials, such as agriculture, fishing, and mining.

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Agriculture

The practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock for food and raw materials.

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Cattle Rearing

The practice of breeding and raising cattle for meat, milk, and other products.

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Mining

The extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth.

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Collection of Natural Resources

Gathering fruits, nuts, honey, rubber, and other natural materials for use.

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Kavin's Emotion

Kavin feels sad and alone because he is teased.

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Vimalan's Identity

Vimalan is Kavin's friend who also comes from the village.

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Role of Farmers

Farmers grow crops that feed the population.

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Food Source

Food like rice and pulses comes from farmers to shops.

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Farming

The main occupation in villages, involving crop production.

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Children's Park

A place where children play and socialize.

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Uncle's Role

Kavin's uncle provides support and understanding.

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Teasing

Mocking behavior that causes hurt feelings.

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Study Notes

Standard Six Term II Volume 3

  • The book is titled "Science Social Science"
  • Published under the Free Textbook Programme of Government of Tamil Nadu
  • Department of School Education
  • The book's focus is on Untouchability is Inhuman and a Crime

Unit 1- Economics - An Introduction

  • Children in a park are discussing their village life and the teasing they face
  • Kavin, a child, is being teased for being from a village, and feels unwanted
  • Kavin's uncle, Mohan, investigates the situation to try to help
  • The children discuss where their food comes from.
  • The issue of farming as the main occupation in villages and the concept of market (sandhai) is introduced

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This quiz explores primary economic activities like agriculture and their impact on rural communities. It covers shifts from wild harvesting to cultivation and the nature of economic demand. Questions address community economic structures and the importance of farming.

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