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Flashcards: Rural Livelihoods 32 Flashcards 
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Kalpattu village is primarily located in which Indian state? |
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Tamil Nadu |
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True or False: Kalpattu villagers only engage in farming activities. |
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False. They also engage in various occupations such as crafting and trading. |
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What type of food stalls are commonly found in Kalpattu? |
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Stalls selling local snacks like idli, dosa, upama, bonda, mysore pak, and vadai. |
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Riddle: I am a staple food in Kalpattu, often served on plates, made from rice and water, and loved by many. What am I? |
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Idli |
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Fill in the blank: Villagers in Kalpattu also travel to nearby towns for work as _____ . |
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Construction workers and vehicle repair mechanics  |
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a profession in Kalpattu? A) Blacksmith B) Engineer C) Washerman D) Weaver |
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B) Engineer  |
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True or False: Thulasi's husband, Raman, is primarily responsible for household chores. |
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False. Thulasi manages all household chores. |
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Fill in the blank: Approximately two-fifths of the rural population consists of ___ laborers. |
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Agricultural |
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What financial challenge does Thulasi face regarding her daughters' medical expenses? |
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She has to borrow money from Ramalingam due to insufficient income.  |
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Riddle: I help grow crops but earn very little. I carry water and gather firewood too. Who am I? |
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Thulasi, the agricultural laborer.  |
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Which responsibilities does Thulasi handle at home? |
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Looking after her family, washing clothes, cleaning the house, gathering firewood, and fetching water. |
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Fill in the blank: Sekar sells a portion of his grains to traders at a lower price to purchase ___ and ___ for his farming. |
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Seeds and fertilizers  |
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During harvesting, how does Sekar ensure he has enough help? |
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He enlists the help of other farmers and reciprocates by working in their fields.  |
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Fill in the blank: After harvesting, Sekar and his family transport the paddy from the field to their ___. |
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Home |
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What is the main challenge Sekar faces when purchasing seeds and fertilizers? |
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He has to sell a portion of his grains at a lower price.  |
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What are common reasons farmers like Sekar need to take loans? |
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Farmers often need loans for purchasing seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural equipment.  |
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