Economics Chapter 1: The Story of Village Palampur
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What is the main activity in Palampur village?

Farming

What are the resources required for production activities in Palampur?

Natural resources, man-made items, human effort, money, etc.

How is electricity used in Palampur?

To power tubewells in fields and in various small businesses

What is the distance between Palampur and Raiganj?

<p>3 kms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of transport are visible on the road connecting Palampur to Raiganj?

<p>Bullock carts, tongas, bogeys (wooden carts)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many schools are there in Palampur?

<p>Two primary schools and one high school</p> Signup and view all the answers

What healthcare facilities are available in Palampur?

<p>One primary health centre and one private dispensary</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the description of Palampur reveal about its development?

<p>Palampur has a fairly well-developed system of roads, transport, electricity, irrigation, schools and health centre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem faced by Gobind's sons due to the rising cost of cultivation?

<p>They are not able to make a living from their land and have to look for additional work during part of the year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many families are landless in Palampur?

<p>150 families, most of them dalits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the plots cultivated by small farmers in Palampur?

<p>They are small in size and scattered around the village.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much land do the large farmers in Palampur cultivate?

<p>More than 10 hectares.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distribution of cultivated land like in Palampur?

<p>It is unequal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do small farmers in Palampur cultivate small plots of land?

<p>They have limited land available for cultivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of land in agriculture?

<p>It is essential for farming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the situation like in India, in terms of the distribution of cultivated land?

<p>It is similar to Palampur, with unequal distribution of land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do farmers do with the surplus wheat?

<p>They sell the surplus wheat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do small farmers have little surplus wheat?

<p>Because their total production is small and a substantial share is kept for their own family needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the main suppliers of wheat to the market?

<p>Medium and large farmers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total area of Palampur village?

<p>Not specified in the given content</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the traders sell the wheat further?

<p>To shopkeepers in towns and cities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do farmers in Palampur require more inputs manufactured by industry?

<p>To adopt modern farming methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common non-farm activity in many families of Palampur?

<p>Dairy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the milk sold by the people of Palampur?

<p>In Raiganj, the nearby large village.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the spread of electricity help farmers in Palampur?

<p>Not specified in the given content</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of increasing the area under irrigation?

<p>To increase production</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the collection cum chilling centres set up at Raiganj?

<p>To transport milk to far away towns and cities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do farmers like Savita and Gobind's sons have little surplus wheat?

<p>Because they have small production and a substantial share is kept for their own family needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major difference in obtaining capital for farming between medium and large farmers and small farmers?

<p>Sources of capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to increase production on a fixed piece of land?

<p>By using modern farming methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main occupation of a farmer with 1 hectare of land?

<p>Cultivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the terms of the loan that Savita got from Tajpal Singh?

<p>Not specified in the given content</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people from villages like Gosaipur and Majauli migrate to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Surat, Hyderabad, or Nagpur?

<p>They migrate to find work and earn a living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of work might the migrants of Gosaipur and Majauli do at their destination?

<p>They might work as labourers in farms, factories, construction sites, or other industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do farmers like Savita have to work very hard during harvest time?

<p>Because it is a busy time and they need to complete harvesting on their own field and then work as a farm labourer for others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do small farmers like Savita find it difficult to arrange for capital?

<p>Because they do not have their own savings and find it difficult to get a loan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do medium and large farmers have their own savings?

<p>From their earnings from farming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do modern farming methods require a great deal of capital?

<p>Because they need more money to invest in new technologies, equipment, and practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three factors of production in farming?

<p>Land, labour, and capital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do small farmers have to borrow money to arrange for capital?

<p>Because they do not have sufficient savings of their own.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Palampur

  • Palampur is a hypothetical village used to introduce basic concepts of production
  • Farming is the main activity in Palampur, with other activities like small-scale manufacturing, dairy, transport, etc. on a limited scale
  • The village is well-connected with neighboring villages and towns through an all-weather road

Resources and Infrastructure

  • Palampur has a well-developed system of roads, transport, electricity, irrigation, schools, and health centers
  • The village has two primary schools and one high school
  • There is a primary health center run by the government and one private dispensary

Farming in Palampur

  • Land is a crucial resource for farming, but not all farmers in Palampur have sufficient land for cultivation
  • About one-third of the 450 families in Palampur are landless, with most of them being dalits
  • The remaining families who own land have varying plot sizes, with some large farmers having over 10 hectares of land
  • Modern farming methods require a significant amount of capital, which is a challenge for small farmers

Distribution of Land

  • 60 families of medium and large farmers cultivate more than 2 hectares of land
  • A few large farmers have land extending over 10 hectares or more
  • The distribution of land is unequal in Palampur, with many small farmers cultivating small plots of land

Farm Labourers

  • Farm labourers like Dala and Ramkali are poor due to their low wages and lack of resources
  • Many farmers in Palampur, like Savita, have to work as farm labourers to supplement their income

Migration and Non-Farm Activities

  • Many people in Palampur migrate to other places in search of work, such as rural Punjab, Haryana, or cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Surat, Hyderabad, or Nagpur
  • Non-farm activities in Palampur include dairy, transport, and small-scale manufacturing
  • About 25% of the people in Palampur are engaged in activities other than agriculture

Sale of Surplus Farm Products

  • Farmers in Palampur sell their surplus wheat to traders in the market, who then sell it to shopkeepers in towns and cities
  • Medium and large farmers are the main suppliers of wheat to the market

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This quiz introduces basic concepts of production through the story of a hypothetical village called Palampur, highlighting farming and other activities. Learn about the various resources needed for these production activities.

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