Worksheet: The Story of Palampur | Social Studies (SST) Class 9

Q.1.  What are the examples of working capital?

Q.2. Give an example of fixed physical capital.

Q.3. Name the third crop grown in Palampur as a part of multiple cropping.

Q.4. Which factor of production is fixed and scarce?

Q.5. During which season do farmers of Palampur grow jowar and bajra?

Q.6. What is the standard unit of measuring land?

Q.7. Modern farming methods require the farmer to start with more cash than before. Why?

Q.8. Mention any two characteristics of modern farming.

Q.9. What is meant by non-farm activities? Explain with examples.

Q.10. Why are farm labourers like Dala and Ramkali poor?

Q.11. What is the working capital required by the farmer using modern farming methods?

Q.12. Why are the wages for farm labourers less than minimum wages?

Q.13. What are the non-farm production activities taking place in your region? Make a short list.

Q.14. Why do so many families of farmers cultivate such small plots of land?

Q.15. Construct a table on the distribution of land among the 450 families of Palampur.