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Samacheer Class 6 Social Science - Economics-An Introduction

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I. Fill in the blanks 1IV. Choose the correct answer 1V. Answer the following questions 6VI. Answer the following in detail 5II. Choose the correct answer 3III. Answer the following questions 4
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1I. Fill in the blanks1 questions
Q.G1The producers of food grains are …………….. Collection of honey is a …………….. occupation. The conversion of raw materials into finished goods is called …………….. According to Gandhiji the villages are …………….. of the nation. The percentage of population in the cities of Tamil Nadu is ……………..v
Solution

Farmers
Primary
Secondary activities
backbone
47%

Answer:

Farmers
Primary
Secondary activities
backbone
47%

2IV. Choose the correct answer1 questions
Q.G2Agriculture is a (primary / Secondary) occupation. Economic activities are divided on the basis of (ownership / use) Sugar Industries are (Primary / Secondary) activity. Agro based industry (Cotton / Furniture) Dairy farming is a (Public sector/Co-operative sector)v
Solution

Primary
use
Secondary
Cotton
Co-operative sector

Answer:

Primary
use
Secondary
Cotton
Co-operative sector

3V. Answer the following questions6 questions
Q.1Sandhai – Definev
Solution

In villages once in a week or month, all things are sold in a particular place at a specific time to meet the needs of the people. That is called Sandai.

Answer:

In villages once in a week or month, all things are sold in a particular place at a specific time to meet the needs of the people. That is called Sandai.

Q.2What is called the barter system?v
Solution

A system of exchanging goods for other goods is called a barter system. Example: Exchange a bag or rice for enough clothes.

Answer:

A system of exchanging goods for other goods is called a barter system. Example: Exchange a bag or rice for enough clothes.

Q.5What was the necessity for the invention of money?v
Solution

When traders exchange commodities there arises a difference in the value of the commodity.
To solve this problem people invented money.

Answer:

When traders exchange commodities there arises a difference in the value of the commodity.
To solve this problem people invented money.

Q.6What was the reason for the development of settlements near water bodies?v
Solution

Rivers act as the main source for the cultivation of crops.
So early man settled permanently near the rivers.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Economics Term 2 Chapter 1 Economics-An Introduction

Answer:

Rivers act as the main source for the cultivation of crops.
So early man settled permanently near the rivers.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Economics Term 2 Chapter 1 Economics-An Introduction

Q.7What are called secondary occupation?v
Solution

The raw materials obtained from the primary activities are converted into finished products is called a secondary occupation.

Answer:

The raw materials obtained from the primary activities are converted into finished products is called a secondary occupation.

Q.8Name the city-centered industries.v
Solution

Cement, iron, and Aluminium industries, seafood processing are some of the city centered industries.

Answer:

Cement, iron, and Aluminium industries, seafood processing are some of the city centered industries.

4VI. Answer the following in detail5 questions
Q.1List out the important primary occupations of your district.v
Solution

Agriculture
Cattle rearing
Collection of fruits, nuts, honey, and medicinal herbs.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Economics Term 2 Chapter 1 Economics-An Introduction

Answer:

Agriculture
Cattle rearing
Collection of fruits, nuts, honey, and medicinal herbs.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Economics Term 2 Chapter 1 Economics-An Introduction

Q.2Mention the manufacturing industries found in your district.v
Solution

Cotton textiles
Spinning and weaving
Food processing industries
Beedi production
Wind power generations

Answer:

Cotton textiles
Spinning and weaving
Food processing industries
Beedi production
Wind power generations

Q.3How are the industries classified on the basis of raw materials?v
Solution

On the basis of raw materials industries are classified as
Agro-Based Industries – Cotton textiles, Sugar mills, and Food processing.
Forest-Based Industries – Paper mills, Furniture making, Building materials.
Mineral Based Industries – Cement, Iron, Aluminium Industries.
Marine Based Industries – Seafood processing.

Answer:

On the basis of raw materials industries are classified as
Agro-Based Industries – Cotton textiles, Sugar mills, and Food processing.
Forest-Based Industries – Paper mills, Furniture making, Building materials.
Mineral Based Industries – Cement, Iron, Aluminium Industries.
Marine Based Industries – Seafood processing.

Q.4Write down the occupations in the service sector.v
Solution

The service sector serves the people to fulfill their daily needs like:
Transport – Roadways, Railways, Waterways, Airways.
Communication – Post, Telephone, Information Technology.
Trade – Procurement of goods, selling.
Banking – Money Transaction, Banking Services.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Economics Term 2 Chapter 1 Economics-An Introduction

Answer:

The service sector serves the people to fulfill their daily needs like:
Transport – Roadways, Railways, Waterways, Airways.
Communication – Post, Telephone, Information Technology.
Trade – Procurement of goods, selling.
Banking – Money Transaction, Banking Services.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Economics Term 2 Chapter 1 Economics-An Introduction

Q.5What do you know about the features of cities?v
Solution

A city is a large human settlement.
The high density of population.
Four-way roads, flyovers, skyscrapers, parks.
Educational institution, hospital, Government offices.
Private and public industries and technological institutions.
Employment opportunities permanent monthly income, basic requirements are

Answer:

A city is a large human settlement.
The high density of population.
Four-way roads, flyovers, skyscrapers, parks.
Educational institution, hospital, Government offices.
Private and public industries and technological institutions.
Employment opportunities permanent monthly income, basic requirements are

5II. Choose the correct answer3 questions
Q.1Tertiary activities are also called as sector ……………v
  1. A. Private
  2. B. Service
  3. C. Public
Solution

(b) Service

Answer:

(b) Service

Q.2Secondary and tertiary activities are …………… centred activities.v
  1. A. City
  2. B. Town
  3. C. Village
Solution

(a) City

Answer:

(a) City

Q.3…………… is the main occupation in villages.v
  1. A. Mining
  2. B. Fishing
  3. C. Farming
Solution

(c) Farming

Answer:

(c) Farming

6III. Answer the following questions4 questions
Q.1Sandhai – Definev
Solution

In villages, once in a week or month, things are sold in a particular place at a specific time to meet the needs of the people. That is called Sandhai.

Answer:

In villages, once in a week or month, things are sold in a particular place at a specific time to meet the needs of the people. That is called Sandhai.

Q.2What is called the barter system?v
Solution

A system of exchanging goods for other goods is called a barter system.
Example: Exchange a bag or rice for enough clothes.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Economics Term 2 Chapter 1 Economics-An Introduction

Answer:

A system of exchanging goods for other goods is called a barter system.
Example: Exchange a bag or rice for enough clothes.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Economics Term 2 Chapter 1 Economics-An Introduction

Q.3What are consumer goods?v
Solution

The finished goods which are brought from the market to fulfill the daily needs of the consumers are called consumer goods.

Answer:

The finished goods which are brought from the market to fulfill the daily needs of the consumers are called consumer goods.

Q.6Name the sectors that are helpful in the economic development of our country.v
Solution

Agriculture and Industries are helpful in the economic development of our country.

Answer:

Agriculture and Industries are helpful in the economic development of our country.