Class 6 Civics : Rural Livelihood
Q 1. You have probably noticed that people in Kalpattu are engaged in a variety of non-farm work List five of these.
Ans. 1. Basket Making
2.Utensils Making
3. Pots Making
4. Making bricks
5. Making bullock carts
Q 2. List the different types of people you read about in Kalpattu who depend on farming. Who is poorest among them and why?
Ans. a) Different types of people we read about in Kalpattu who depend on farming are:
1. Cycle repair Mechanics
2. Washer men
3. Weavers
4. shopkeepers and traders
5. Laboureres
6. Blacksmiths
b) (Thulasi) ordinary labourers are the poorest among them because their earnings depend upon availability of labour in farming or any other work which they can do. They are getting very little money for the work they are doing.
Q 3. Do you think inequality is a fair situation? Why?
Ans. No, inequality is not a fair situation. The following things are to be done to remove this situation:
1. Equal distribution of land among people.
2. Bank loans in the place of loans from money lenders.
3. Supply of seeds, fertilizers etc. on reasonable price.
Q 4. What do you think the government can do to help farmers like Sekar when they get into debt? Discuss.
Ans. 1. The rate of interest on the loan can be removed.
2. Loan waivers should also be implemented.
3. The government can give some relaxation on debt.
