Class 6 Civics : Urban Livelihood
Q 1. In what ways is the permanent and regular job different from a casual job?
Ans. PERMANENT JOB
1. It is for 12 months.
2. Working hours are less.
3. They have job security.
4. A handsome salary is given.
CASUAL JOB
1. It is for a fixed period of time.
2. Working hours are more.
3. They have no job security.
4. Wages are not fixed and regular.
Q 2. What benefits does Sudha get along with her salary?
Ans. Sudha gets the following benefits along with her salary :
1. Pension fund with interest in savings.
2. Holidays
3. Annual leaves
4. Medical facilities like medical leaves with pay etc.
Q 3. What is the difference between vendors and shopkeepers?
Ans. VENDORS
1. No shops, only pavements
2. Goods are meant for poor class.
3. Sale in small quantities
4. Low prices
5. Less profit
SHOPKEEPERS
1. Permanent shops
2. Goods are meant for middle or rich class
3. Sale in large quantities
4. High prices
5. More profit
Q 4. Why do you think small workshops and factories employ casual workers?
Ans. They employ casual workers because :
1. They work seasonally, so that they do not work in off-season.
2. They are not rich enough to pay salaries for a lean period.
Q 5. Describe the working condition of the casual workers.
Ans. 1. Workers have to work for long hours.
2. They are paid less for their work.
3. They do not have regular and permanent work.
4. They are not treated in a good manner.
5. If they complain about the working conditions or wages, they are dismissed from the job.
Q 6. Who is working in the streets?
Ans. 1. Vegetable vendors
2. Newspaper vendors
3. Roadside barber
4. Cobblers
5. Cart pushers
