CLASS 6 · SOCIAL STUDIES · CHAPTER 13
The Value of Work
Simple, original answers to all four printed end-of-chapter questions about economic activity, community service and forms of compensation.
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Question 1
How are economic activities different from non-economic activities?
Economic activities involve money or money’s worth; non-economic activities are usually done without payment, from care or service.
Answer
Both paid work and unpaid service matter.
Question 2
What kind of economic activities do people engage in? Illustrate with examples.
Examples include farming, manufacturing, trade, transport and paid professional services.
Answer
People earn through producing goods or providing services.
Question 3
There is great value attached to people who are engaged in community service activities. Comment on this statement.
Community service helps many people and builds cooperation, even when volunteers receive no payment.
Answer
Community service has strong social value.
Question 4
What are the various ways in which people are compensated for various economic activities? Give some examples.
Common forms are salary, wage, fee and payment in kind.
Answer
Examples: teacher—salary; labourer—wage; tutor—fee; farm worker—goods in kind.