Worksheet: Wholesale Pulse Market of Posta | Window on the Word Class 7: Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is the wholesale market for potatoes in Posta known as?
(a) Alooposta
(b) Daalposta
(c) Riceposta
(d) Wheatposta

(ii) Why are pulses not the first choice for most Indian farmers?
(a) They require more water to grow
(b) They offer higher profits
(c) There is no Minimum Support Price (MSP) for pulses
(d) They are easier to cultivate

(iii) What is the main role of intermediaries in the pulse supply chain?
(a) Planting pulses in fields
(b) Processing, pricing, and distributing pulses
(c) Transporting pulses to retailers
(d) Selling pulses directly to consumers

(iv) Which states are known as the biggest producers of pulses in India?
(a) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat
(b) Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra
(c) Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh
(d) Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur

(v) Why do pulse farmers face challenges during the harvest season?
(a) Because of excessive rainfall
(b) Because of high demand for pulses
(c) Because prices of pulses drop significantly
(d) Because of government regulations

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The government does not have a __________ in place for pulses.
(ii) Many of these intermediaries often own __________, allowing them to process the pulses.
(iii) Trucks carrying pulses in bulk keep arriving in Posta throughout a __________.
(iv) Approximately __________ of the wholesalers in Posta specialize in pulses.
(v) Pulses cannot be stored for more than __________ beyond which insects and fungus can destroy them.

Q3: Match the Column

Match the following terms from the left column with their corresponding descriptions in the right column.

Q4: True or False

(i) Pulses require more water to grow than crops like rice and wheat.
(ii) The government has a Minimum Support Price (MSP) in place for pulses.
(iii) Pulses can be stored for extended periods without risk of damage.
(iv) The wholesale market for potatoes in Posta is known as Daalposta.
(v) ITC Ltd.'s E-Choupal is a government initiative to protect the interests of farmers.