The Story Of Village Palampur Class 9 Economics Chapter 1 MCQs, Question Answers

 

NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Economics Chapter 1 The Story Of Village Palampur

 
The Story Of Village Palampur Class 9 – Given in this post is NCERT Solutions Class 9 Economics Chapter 1 The Story Of Village Palampur Important Question Answers. The important questions we have compiled will help the students to brush up on their knowledge about the subject. Students can practice Class 9 The Story Of Village Palampur important questions to understand the subject better and improve their performance in the board exam. The NCERT Solutions Class 9 Social Science (Economics) provided here will also give students an idea about how to write the answers.

 

MCQ Based Questions (1 Mark Each)

 

1. Palampur is
A. A village in Uttar Pradesh
B. A hypothetical village
C.A foreign village
D. None of the above

Answer – B. A hypothetical village

2. The aim of production is to produce –
A. Goods
B. Services
C. Employment
D. Both A and B
Answer – D. Both A and B

3. How many requirements are there for production of goods and services?
A. Five
B. Three
C. Four
D. Uncountable
Answer – C. Four

4. Which one among the following is not a fundamental requirement for production?
A. Land
B. Labour
C. Knowledge
D. Public health
Answer – D. Public health

5. How many types of physical capital are there?
A. One
B. Two
C. Four
D. Five
Answer – B. Two

6. Which one among the following is not a type of physical capital?
A. Fixed capital
B. Used capital
C. Working capital
D. None of the above
Answer – B. Used capital

7. What is needed to be able to put together land, labour and physical capital and produce an output?
A. Wealth
B. Knowledge
C. Enterprise
D. Both B and C
Answer – D. both B and C

8. What all does the “human capital” comprise of?
A. Knowledge
B. Enterprise
C. Wealth
D. Both A and B
Answer – D. Both A and B

9. How is the state of facilities like roads, transport, electricity in Palampur?
A. Very poor
B. Manageable
C. Fairly well
D. None of the above
Answer – C. Fairly well

10. ___________ is the main activity in Palampur.
A. Manufacturing
B. Transport
C. Farming
D. Fishing
Answer – C. Farming

11. In Palampur, manufacturing, dairy, transport, etc. are carried out on a_____________ scale.
A. Limited
B. Large
C. Unlimited
D. Illegal
Answer – A. Limited

12. Which one of the following is a resource?
A. Man made items
B. Money
C. Human effort
D. All of the above
Answer – D. All of the above

13. Raiganj is _________
A. A big village
B. Palampur’s neighbouring village
C. An industrial town
D. Both A and B
Answer – D. Both A and B

14. In and near Palampur, what are the kinds of transport are seen?
A. Tonga
B. Bogeys
C. Tractors
D. All of the above
Answer – D. All of the above

15. What is the main production activity in villages across India?
A. Industry
B. Handicrafts
C. Farming
D. Textiles
Answer – C. Farming

16. How many factors of production are there?
A. Three
B. Two
C. Four
D. Unaccountable
Answer – C. Four

17. Which one among the following is not a factor of production?
A. Farming
B. Land
C. Human capital
D. Labour
Answer – A. Farming

18. What is the basic constraint in raising farm production?
A. Equipment
B. Machinery
C. Land being fixed
D. Poverty
Answer – C. Land being fixed

19. What is the standard unit of measuring land?
A. Metre
B. Hectare
C. Acre
D. Bigha
Answer – B. Hectare

20. Jowar and bajra are _________ crops.
A. Rabi
B. Kharif
C. Zaid
D. Perennial
Answer – B. Kharif

21, __________ crops are grown in rainy season.
A. Rabi
B. Kharif
C. Zaid
D. Perennial
Answer – B. Kharif

22. ‘Guintha’ is –
A. A local cuisine of Palampur
B. A local land measuring unit
C. A seasonal crop
D. A cultural festival
Answer – B. A local land measuring unit

23. The plants of crops like ______ are used as cattle feed.
A. Jowar, bajra
B. Wheat, potato
C. Cotton, jute
D. All of the above
Answer – A. Jowar, Bajra

24. _______ crops are cultivated between October and December.
A. Rabi
B. Kharif
C. Zaid
D. Perennial
Answer – A. Rabi

25. Potato is a ______ crop.
A. Rabi
B. Kharif
C. Zaid
D. Perennial
Answer – A. Rabi

26. Which one among the following is not a common economic activity in rural areas?
A. Dairy
B. Small scale manufacturing
C. Transport
D. Tourism
Answer – D. Tourism

27. Chemical fertilizers lead to –
A. Ground water pollution
B. Soil degradation
C. Rise in cost of cultivation
D. All of the above
Answer – D. All of the above

28. How much land do small farmers own?
A. Less than 2 ha.
B. Less than 3 ha.
C. More than 1 ha.
D. All of the above
Answer – A. Less than 2 ha.

29. Which type of farming methods require the farmer to start with more cash?
A. Traditional
B. Medieval
C. Modern
D. Electric
Answer – C. Modern

30. Chemical fertilizers can also kill bacteria and other microorganisms in the soil, this further leads to –
A. Soil erosion
B. Land pollution
C. Soil degradation
D. Deforestation
Answer – C. Soil Degradation

31. Who owns the majority of land in the village Palampur?
A. Sahukaars
B. Upper – caste families
C. Zamindars
D. Politicians
Answer – B. Upper – caste families

 

Very Short Answer Type Questions (1 Mark Each)

 

1. Name the two different kinds of physical capital.

Ans: Two different kinds of physical capital are- fixed capital and working capital.

2. Name some economic activities that are common in villages like Palampur on a limited scale.

Ans: Activities such as small-scale manufacturing, dairy, transport, etc. are carried out on a limited scale in villages like Palampur.

3. What is the aim of production?

Ans: The aim of production is to produce the goods and services that we want.

4. What are the various types of resources needed for production activities?

Ans: Natural resources, manmade items, human effort, money, etc. are the types of resources needed for production activities.

5. What is meant by ‘Labour’ as a factor of production?

Ans:: “Labour” refers to the people who do the physical work.

6. What are the four requirements for production of goods and services?

Ans: There are four requirements for production of goods and services- land, labour, physical capital and human capital.

7. What are the four requirements for production of goods and services

Ans:  

8. What is “Physical Capital”?

Ans: “Physical Capital” refers to the variety of inputs required at every stage during production.

9. Tools, machines, buildings – which kind of physical capital are they? Why?

Ans: Tools, machines, buildings can be used in production over many years, hence they are fixed capital.

10. Raw materials and money in hand – which kind of physical capital are they? Why?

Ans: Raw materials and money in hand are working capital as these are used up in production.

11. What is meant by fixed capital?

Ans: Tools, machines, buildings can be used in production over many years, and are called fixed capital.

12. What is meant by working capital?

Ans: Raw materials and money in hand are called working capital. Unlike tools, machines and buildings, these are used up in production.

13. What is meant by “Human capital”?

Ans: The knowledge and enterprise to be able to put together all other resources and produce an output either to use yourself or to sell, is called human capital.

14. Which region would Palampur resemble?

Ans: Palampur would resemble a village of the western part of the state of Uttar Pradesh.

15. What are kharif crops?

Ans:Crops which are grown in rainy season (June to October) are Kharif crops.

16. What are Rabi crops?

Ans:Crops grown in winter season (October- November) and harvested in spring are Rabi crops.

17. Give any two examples of rabi crops.

Ans:Wheat and Mustard.

18. Give any two examples of kharif crops.

Ans:Jowar and Bajra.

19. How many times a year is sugarcane harvested?

Ans:Sugarcane is harvested once every year.

20. Name some common economic activities in rural areas like Palampur. (except for agriculture)

Ans:Dairy, small-scale manufacturing and transportation – these are common economic activities in rural areas like Palampur.

 

Short Answer Type (3 Marks Each)

 

1. Modern farming methods require more inputs which are manufactured in industry. Do you agree?

Answer- 

Yes, I do agree that modern farming methods require more inputs which are manufactured in industry. This is evident as-

1. They use materials like HYV seeds, chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
2. These materials are developed in laboratories and manufactured in industries.
3. Other inputs like farm machinery, pump sets and irrigation systems are also industrial products.
4. With the coming of electricity, the dependence of industrial supplies has further increased due to setting up of electricity distribution systems and irrigation systems for farms.

 

2. How did the spread of electricity help farmers in Palampur?

Answer- 

Electricity has helped the farmers of Palampur in the following manner-

1. Electricity helped the farmers set up efficient irrigation systems. Such irrigation systems have reduced their dependence on rainfall to a negligible amount. 
2. Hence, the risk of crop failure has significantly reduced while multiple cropping can also be practiced.
3. The Persian wheel,  which was traditionally used to irrigate the fields, is now replaced with electric tube wells.
4. This has significantly increased the efficiency and effectiveness of the irrigation system, leading to better produce and more income.
5. Electricity also helps fuel the local small businesses.

 

3. Is it important to increase the area under irrigation? Why?

Answer- 

Yes, it is quite essential to increase the area under irrigation. This is due to the following reasons- 

1. Only 40 per cent of the total cultivated land in india is irrigated.
2. As a result, the remaining parts are still dependent on rainfall for irrigation and hence, more prone to improper irrigation and crop failure.
3. Lack of proper irrigation systems also causes a hinderance in the practice of multiple cropping.
4. As the area under irrigation is increased, the probability of crop failure due to insufficient rainfall will also come down, and multiple cropping will become a reality- leading to more produce from the farms.

 

4. Why are the wages for farm labourers in Palampur less than minimum wages?

Answer- 

The wages for farm labourers in Palampur are less than minimum wages.

1. In spite of being entitled to a minimum daily wage of rupees 300 by the government, most farm labourers are underpaid.
2. There are many landless farm labourers who are employed on the fields. Although the demand for labour increases during particular periods of time such as the harvesting season, there a fairly large number of such labourers competing for employment.
3. Thus, because of excessive availability, and the dearth of work, labourers are forced to work on lower wages.

 

5. What are the different ways of increasing production on the same piece of land? Use examples to explain.

Answer– 

It is definitely possible to increase production on the same piece of land using a diverse range of methods, such as – 

1. Modern farming inputs may be used on the farms to increase the productivity of the existing farming methods. 
2. Such as, usage of HYV seeds in place of normal ones and employment of modern farm machinery as well as fertilizers and pesticides.
3. Usage of tractors, threshers, harvesters, etc. also help accelerate the rate of production on the farms.
4. Using modern irrigation systems will reduce the risk of crop failure while making multiple cropping possible. Thus , multiple harvests can be made form the same land throughout the year.

 

6. Describe the work of a farmer with 1 hectare of land.

Answer- 

A farmer with 1 hectare of land (being less than 2 hectares) is a small farmer. Consequently, both his farm produce and income would be less. He is very likely to borrow money to be used as capital from the moneylender at a high interest rate or to be already indebted to some big farmer or moneylender.

He may not own tractors or transport means, so most of work at the field would be done manually. Most of his profit would either go into paying off debts or as capital for next season. He is very likely to be in economic distress.

 

7. How do the medium and large farmers obtain capital for farming? How is it different from the small farmers?

Answer- Land, labour, physical capital, and human capital are the main requirements for the production of goods and services.

The medium and large farmers have their own savings from farming. They are thus able to arrange for the capital needed.

On the other hand, small farmers have to borrow money to arrange for the capital. They borrow from large farmers or the village moneylenders or the traders who supply various inputs for cultivation. The rate of interest on such loans is very high. They are put to great distress to repay the loan.

 

8. On what terms did Savita get a loan from Tajpal Singh? Would Savita’s condition be different if she could get a loan from the bank at a low rate of interest?

Answer- 

Savita, a small farmer, decided to take a loan of rupees 3000 from Tejpal Singh at an interest rate of 24 per cent for four months, which is a very high interest rate. 

Savita also has to promise to work on his field as a farm labourer during the harvest season at Rs 35 per day.

Her condition would be far better if she could get a loan from the bank at a low rate of interest but she had to agree to such harsh conditions as she knows getting a loan is difficult for a small farmer.

 

9. What is the condition of basic facilities in the village Palampur? 

Answer – 

1. Palampur has fairly well-developed system of roads, transport, electricity, irrigation, schools and health centre.
2. Palampur is well-connected with neighbouring villages and towns.
3. Most of the houses have electric connections. 
4. Electricity powers all the tube wells in the fields and is used in various types of small business.
5. Palampur has two primary schools and one high school. 
6. There is a primary health centre run by the government and one private dispensary where the sick are treated.

 

10. What can be done so that more non-farm production activities can be started in villages?

Answer – 

The following is a list of steps that can be taken to ensure the encouragement of more non-farm production activities in the rural areas-

1. The bank and administrative policies of the bank should be altered so as to make it easier for small farmers to get loans.
2. Increase in connectivity and conveniences of transportation will provide the farmers with sufficient market to sell their produce.
3. Above all,  the public in the rural areas must be made aware of the policies and educated about the infrastructures that they can use for economic growth.

 

Long Answer Type (5 Marks Each)

 

1. List and describe the various requirements of production.

Answer – 

There are four requirements for production of goods and services. They are listed below- 

1. The first requirement being land, and other natural resources such as water, forests, minerals.
2. The second requirement is labour, i.e. people who will do the work. This may include educated or manual workers.
3. The third requirement is physical capital, i.e. the variety of inputs required at every stage during production. This capital is classified into two types-

1. Fixed Capital- Tools, machines, buildings can be used in production over many years, and are called fixed capital.
2. Working Capital- Raw materials and money in hand are called working capital. Unlike tools, machines and buildings, these are used up in production.

 

2. What can be done so that more non-farm production activities can be started in villages?

Answer – 

The following is a list of steps that can be taken to ensure the encouragement of more non-farm production activities in the rural areas-

1. The bank and administrative policies of the bank should be altered so as to make it easier for small farmers to get loans.
2. Increase in connectivity and conveniences of transportation will provide the farmers with sufficient market to sell their produce.
3. Above all,  the public in the rural areas must be made aware of the policies and educated about the infrastructures that they can use for economic growth.
4. Awareness campaigns and self- help group sin rural areas should both be funded and encouraged.
5. Workshops can also be organised to train or educate the rural population about the various non-farm activities they can take up to improve their economic condition.

 

3. Discuss the non – farm activities in Palampur

Answer – .

Only 25 per cent of the people working in Palampur are engaged in activities other than agriculture, which are discussed below- 

1. Dairy – it is a common activity in Palampur. The milk is sold to the nearby town from where it’s transported to far away towns and cities.
2. Small scale manufacturing – Manufacturing is carried out using simple production methods at mostly home or the fields with the help of family labour.
3. Shopkeepers – The traders of Palampur are shopkeepers who buy various goods from wholesale markets in the cities and sell them in the village.
4. Transport -. Rickshawallahs , tongawallahs, jeep, tractor, truck drivers and people driving the traditional bullock cart and bogey are people in the transport services.

 

4. What are the different ways of increasing production on the same piece of land? Use examples to explain.

Answer- 

It is definitely possible to increase production on the same piece of land using a diverse range of methods, such as – 

1. Modern farming inputs may be used on the farms to increase the productivity of the existing farming methods. 
2. Such as, usage of HYV seeds in place of normal ones and employment of modern farm machinery as well as fertilizers and pesticides.
3. Fertilizers and pesticides also protect the crop from pests, insects and diseases while providing adequate nourishment.
4. Usage of tractors, threshers, harvesters, etc. also help accelerate the rate of production on the farms.
5. Using modern irrigation systems will reduce the risk of crop failure while making multiple cropping possible. Thus , multiple harvests can be made form the same land throughout the year.