Page 1 : 3:12PM © © PP & rec), , < Rural Livelihoods re, , , , Political Science Chapter 8, Rural Livelihoods, , Question 1. You have probably noticed that people in Kalpattu are engaged in a variety, of non-farm work. List five of these., , Answer :The five non-farm works of the people of Kalpattu are:, , (i) Making pots, , (ii) Making basket, , (iii) Making bricks, , (iv) Making utensils, , (v) Making bullock-carts., , Question 2. List the different types of people you read about in Kalpattu who depend on, farming. Who is the poorest among them and why?, , Answer: Kalpattu is a village that is close to the sea coast in Tamil Nadu.Barber, blacksmith,, weavers, washermen, labourers, shopkeepers and traders are some of the families who live, in Kalpattu village. These labourers are some of the people amongst them who depends on, farming. Ordinary labour is the poorest among them because their earning depends on the, availability of labour in farming or any other work which they can do., , Question 3. Imagine you are a member of a fishing family and you are discussing, whether to take a loan from the bank for an engine. What would you say?, Answer: If I were a member of fishing family, I would say we must take loan from the bank, , for an engine to improve the condition of our occupation because :, (i) The best quality net for fishing costs very high., , (ii) Catamaran engine are very useful for fishing because with the help of this we can go for, away to catch fishes.The engine is very costly and bank is a trusted institution than a money, lender., , A poor fishermen cannot purchases these items because they are very costly. So we must, take loan from the bank to improve our social, status so increased income., , Question 4. Poor rural labourers like Thulasi often do not have access to good medical, facilities, good schools, and other resources. You have read about inequality in the first, unit of this text. The difference between her and Ramalingam is one of inequality. Do, you think this is a fair situation? What do you think can be done?Discuss in class., Answer : This is not fair situation.In India it is a major problem.Here also the main, difference between them is that the living standard.Also, some poeple leads happy and joyful, life while the other have to work hard for their daily bread.Efforts should be made to, promote education among the poor. It will help them to know their rights and other, , awareness., , Question 5. What do vou think the government can do to help farmers like Sekar when, , a © 4