The Value of Work Class 6 Question Answer Social Science Chapter 13
NCERT Class 6 Social Science SST Chapter 13 The Value of Work Questions and Answers Solutions
The Value of Work Class 6 Questions and Answers (InText)
Let’s Explore (Page 185)
Question 1.
What activities did the people in Anu’s and Kabir’s story engage in? Mention them in the table given below
Avswer:
| Character in the story | Activities they are engaged in |
| Geeta | Pilot |
| Kabir’s grandfather | Retired officer, teaches geography, gardening, helping in household tasks |
| Anu’s parents | Shopkeepers |
| Anu’s brother, Rohan | Software engineer |
Let’s Explore (Page 187)
Question 2.
In the table given below, did you notice the third empty column? Label this column ‘economic / non-economic activity’. Now classify them according to the nature of activity.
Avswer:
| Character in the story | Activities they are engaged in | Type of activity |
| Geeta | Pilot | Economic activity |
| Kabir’s grandfather | Retired officer, teaches geography, gardening, house errands | Non- economic activity |
| Anu’s parents | Shopkeepers | Economic activity |
| Anu’s brother, Rohan | Software engineer | Economic activity |
Think About It (Page 187)
Question 3.
When Kabir’s grandfather voluntarily teaches the neighbourhood kids for free, is that an economic activity or a non-economic activity?
How is it different from your teachers teaching you at school? Discuss with your classmates.
Avswer:
Kabir’s grandfather teaches the neighbourhood kids for free voluntarily. He is not getting fees for his services hence, it is a non-economic activity. When a teacher teaches at school they receive a salary for their teaching services. The school teachers are involved in economic activities. Therefore, it is different from what Kabir’s grandfather does voluntarily.
Question 4.
What are some non-economic activities that are important to you and your family? Why are they valuable?
Avswer:
Some of the non- economic activities that are valuable to us and our family are
- Cooking food for family
- Taking care of grandparents
- Watering plants
- Helping our parents in cleaning house
They are valuable to us because it develops a sense of care, love and responsibility.
Think About It (Page 189)
Question 5.
On your way from home to school today, can you recall the various economic activities that people are engaged in? In what ways do you think those people are paid?
Avswer:
The various economic activities that people are engaged in are given below
| Economic activity | How people are paid |
| Fruit selling vendor | Money |
| Taxi driver | Salary |
| Shopkeeper | Money |
| Construction labourer | Wages |
Let’s Explore (Page 191)
Question 6.
Put a (✓) against those activities/professions that you think create monetary value. Can you add two activities and examples of money related value. creation to the empty rows at the end?
Answer:
| Activity/Profession | Example of money related value creation |
| Lawyer | ✓ |
| Teacher | ✓ |
| Tailor | ✓ |
| Scientist | ✓ |
| Doctor | ✓ |
| Baker | ✓ |
Think About It (Page 193)
Question 7.
Many communities in India have similar practices that involve community particlpation. Can you Identify a few from your area?
Avswer:
Some examples of community practices are Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Van Mahotsav, Polio Immunisation campaign, Blood Donation camps, etc.
Question 8.
We celebrate many festivals in India. During these festivals, people gather to organise all the various activities. They decorate the place together and share the food that they cook. Are these non-economic activities? Why do you think they still hold value?
Avswer:
During festivals, decoration of places and sharing of cooked food are non-economic activities. Yes, these activities hold values. These activities develop the value of satisfaction, respect and appreciation for what we have.
Question 9.
Can you identify community programmes that have been undertaken’ by your school or in your locality? What did you observe during these programmes?
Avswer:
A community programme that has been undertaken by my school was organising an educational support programme.
During the programme, students can donate their books, notebooks and stationeries to the NGO. The school also asked teachers voluntarily to teach students from slums.
The Value of Work Question Answer (Exercise)
Question 1.
How are economic activities different from non-economic activities?
Avswer:
The differences between economic and non- economic activities are as follows
| Economic activities | Non-economic activities |
| These activities are performed in exchange for money or money’s worth. | These activities are performed out of love, care, gratitude, or social service and do not generate monetary value. |
| For example, a businessperson selling school bags in the market, a farmer selling produce in the market, a lawyer arguing a case and earning a fee. | For example, parents cooking food for the family, family members helping with household chores, youth taking care of grandparents. |
Question 2.
What kind of economic activities do people engage in? Illustrate with examples.
Avswer:People get engaged in various types of economic activities. Some of them are as follows
- A person working as a labour at farm for wages.
- A person teaching at school for a salary.
- A technician working at a construction site for salary.
- A driver transporting goods from one place to another for wages.
- A farm labourer receiving a portion of the harvested crops, instead of money for his work.
Question 3.
There is a great value attached to people who are engaged in community service activities. Comment on this statement.
Avswer:
There is a great value attached to people who are engaged in community service activities. The community services provides a sense of satisfaction for the people. Involving in community services showcase the individual’s responsibility towards humanity and the environment.
Question 4.
What are the various ways in which people are compensated for various economic activities? Give some examples.
Avswer:
There are various ways in which people are compensated for economic activities.
Some of them are as follows
- Salary Salary is a fixed regular payment generally paid monthly by an employer to an employee. For example, an employee at the post office receives a salary every month.
- Fees It is a payment made to a person or organisation in exchange for professional advice or services. For example, a fee paid to a doctor and a lawyer.
- Wages Wages are payment made by the employer to the worker for a specific period of time. For example, a mason is paid weekly at construction sites.
- Payment in kind It is a non-cash payment that is received for the work performed. Generally, such types of payments are given to farm labourers. For example, a labourer is getting paid by a share of wheat from the total cultivation.