7 Class.Civics.CW/HW.Chapter23.Markets Around Us.

7 Class.Civics.CW/HW.
Chapter23.Markets Around Us.
Keywords 
customer :  one who buys something 
employment : work which enable a person to earn a living 
exploitation :  to treat others in a manner to get maximum benefit for oneself 
exporter :  a person who sells goods to other countries.  
wages : payment in lieu of work done on dally, weekly or monthly basis, 

 

Something to know 
A. Tick the correct option : 
1. Where do most people prefer to go to fun their day to day requirements 
(a) phadi market 
(b) a popular store 
(c) a mall 
(d) a neighborhood market 
2.  A democratic government committed to protect the interests of 
(a) the minorities 
(b) women and children 
(c) 5CS, STs OBCS 
(d) all section of the society 
3. The price of goods o market is determined the factors like 
(a) demand by  the consumers 
(b) requirement of the manufacturers (import and export restrictions 
(c) variety of goods available 
4. Wages of people working in a market are low - 
(a) government is not paying attention 
(b) their employers are exploiting them 
(c) the workers are more but work is le 
(d) their wares have not been fixed by government 
5. Which one of the following statements about a democratic government is false? 
(a) It provides opportunities to ensure equitable distribution of goods 
(b) It provides facilities to eradicate social inequalities.  
(c) it provides all types of service to all the citizens 
(d) It provides equal distribution of wealth 

B. Fill in the blanks 
1. A ------sells goods at a higher price 
2. From a wholesale market we buy items that can be---- for a longer time 
3. The Public Distribution System ensures  the distribution of rice, wheat and sugar at a rate for the poor.
4.Markets also determine the----- 
5.  Our government has fixed ----wages for the workers.  

C. Match the following : 
1. Market. a.buys directly from the producer 

2. Retailer  b.inequality of economic assets and incomes 

3. Economic inequality c. sells at a higher price.

4. POS   d.place of sale and purchase of goods 

5. Wholesaler    e. distribution of goods at reasonable rate

  

D. Answer the following questions in brief.  
1 Define a market.  Name different kinds of markets.  
2 State the result of competition among workers.  
3. Why is there a difference in prices between a wholesale and a retail market?  
4. Mention three benefits of shopping in a weekly market, 
5. What is economic inequality?  .  

E. Answer the following questions.  
1. Do you buy different types of goods from different markets?  Support your answer with two examples.  
2. How does market create inequalities that harm democracy?  
3. Explain the terms 'demand' and supply with an example from our daily life.  
4 Describe the role played by the government in protecting the interests of all sections of the society 
5. Compare the price of a plastic bucket from a weekly market and a mall.  What are the reasons behind the difference in price and why?  

 

Value Based Question 

"People's Mall" is a five floor shopping complex in Kurla, Mumbal Gori and Sameera were enjoying going up and down in the lift, as they had come to the mall for the first time, taking leave from their Meim - Sahib They  were fascinated to see different kinds of shops, such as ice-cream parlor food court, shops of home.  appliances, footwear, etc.  

While wandering about on the third floor, they entered a shop selling branded readymade clothes.  Firstly, the security guard stared at them as if he wanted to stop them.  Then the helper in the shop also gave them an unfriendly look.  They felt very bad and did not know what to do.  

Why did the guard want to stop the girls from entering the shop?  

Why did the helper behave so rudely?  

In your opinion, what should have been the correct behavior of the guard and the helper?  .  .  

Map Skill 

on the political outline map of the world, locate and label the following 

(a) China - the largest market in the world.  

(b) India- The largest emerging market in the world.  

(c) Dubai, UAE.  - The world's largest shopping mall is located here.  

(d) Bangkok (Thailand) The world's largest weekend market.  

(e) Paris (France).  The world's largest wholesale market for fresh produce.  

Something To Do 

1. Hold a group discussion or debate in the class on bargaining / negotiation v / s fixed price.  

2. Prepare a report on the Culture of Malls!  

3. Find Information about new schemes launched by the government for the benefit of the poor.