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NCERT Class 6 Political Science Chapter 8: Rural Livelihoods

NCERT Class 6 Political Science Chapter 8: Rural Livelihoods

Kalpattu Village

  • Near sea coast in Tamil Nadu
  • Non-farm work – basket, utensil, bricks
  • Services – washer man, nurse, teacher, barber
  • Paddy, coconut, sugarcane, plantain
Illustration: Kalpattu Village

Trade

  • Borrow money for seeds, pesticides, and fertilizers
  • Borrow from moneylenders
  • Poor quality seeds/pest infestation/monsoon vagaries – crop failure
  • Borrow more – large debt – distress & suicide
  • Borrowed from Govt. bank
  • Sold to traders in nearby towns – get income

Terrace Farming in Nagaland

  • Chizami village, Phek district, Nagaland
  • Chakhesang community
  • β€˜Terrace’ cultivation – carved in steps to retain water
  • Work in group of 6 - 8
  • Clean weeds

✍ Mayank