NCERT Solutions and Notes for Class 6 Civics Chapter 8: Urban Livelihoods

Summary: NCERT Class 6 Civics Chapter 8

NCERT Class 6 Civics Chapter 8, titled “Urban Livelihoods,” explores how people in cities earn their living. It introduces various jobs and activities that take place in urban areas. The chapter explains that cities provide a wide range of job opportunities, like shopkeepers, teachers, doctors, and more. It also talks about people who work in construction and other manual labour jobs. Also, the chapter highlights the importance of skills and education in finding good jobs. It teaches us that cities are places of both opportunities and challenges. Students will learn about different types of work, the skills required, and how cities play a crucial role in shaping people’s livelihoods.

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Important Questions and Answers in NCERT Class 6 Civics Chapter 8

1. Read and discuss the following description of the living conditions of workers who come to the labour chowk. 

Most workers that we find at the labour chowk cannot afford permanent accommodation and so sleep on pavements near the chowk, or they pay Rs 6 a night for a bed at a nearby night shelter run by the Municipal Corporation. To compensate for the lack of security, local tea and cigarette shops function as banks, moneylenders and safety lockers, all rolled into one. Most workers leave their tools at these shops for the night for safekeeping and pass on any extra money to them. The shopkeepers keep the money safe and also offer loans to labourers in need. 

Source: Aman Sethi, Hindu On-line

Ans. At the labour chowk, many workers don’t have a permanent place to stay. They either sleep on the footpaths near the chowk or pay a small amount of Rs 6 to stay at a night shelter run by the Municipal Corporation. Since they don’t have a safe place to keep their belongings, they rely on local tea and cigarette shops for help. These shops act like banks and safe storage places. Workers leave their tools at these shops overnight, and sometimes, they also leave extra money there. The kind shopkeepers take care of the money and even offer loans to workers who need them.

2. Complete the following table and discuss how their work is different:

Name	Place of Work	Earnings	Security of Work	Benefits Received	Work on Their Own or Employed
Bachchu Manjhi		Rs. 100 a day
Harpreet, Vandana					Work on their own
Nirmala			No security
Sudha	Company	Rs. 30,000 p.m.

Ans. 

Name	Place of Work	Earnings	Security of Work	Benefits Received	Work on Their Own or Employed
Bachchu Manjhi	Rickshaw puller	Rs. 100 a day	No security	No benefits	Work on their own
Harpreet, Vandana	Garment showroom	Good earnings	Yes, license to do business	Growth in the business	Work on their own
Nirmala	Garment factory	Rs. 80 per day for 8 hours	No security	Rs. 40 for extra	Employed
Sudha	Company	Rs. 30,000/m.	Secured	Paid leave, medical facilities, PF etc	Employed

3. In what ways is a permanent and regular job different from a casual job? Discuss. 

Ans.

Permanent and Regular Job A permanent job is like a long-term commitment. It means you work for a company or organization for a long time, maybe even your whole career. In this type of job, you get paid a fixed amount of money regularly, like every month. This helps you plan your expenses better. You often get extra benefits like medical insurance, paid leaves, and sometimes a pension plan for when you retire. With time, you might get more important tasks and responsibilities in the company.

Casual Job It’s not a long-term commitment. You might work for different places or companies You get paid based on the hours or days you work. The pay might not be the same every time. You might not get all the extra benefits like medical insurance or paid leave. Casual jobs are more flexible. You might work for a short time or on specific projects

4. What benefits does Sudha get along with her salary? 

Ans. Sudha gets the following benefits along with her salary:

• Access to medical facilities for her and her family
• Access to facilities like the Provident Fund (PF)
• Job Security
• Day-off on Government holidays and Sundays

Also Read:

NCERT Class 6 Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity

NCERT Class 6 Chapter 2 Diversity and Discrimination

NCERT Class 6 Chapter 3 Government

NCERT Class 6 Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj

NCERT Class 6 Chapter 5 Rural Administration

NCERT Class 6 Chapter 6 Urban Administration

NCERT Class 6 Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods

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