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Homework Sheet 1

Class: IX
Chapter: The Story of Village Palampur (Economics)

Q1. Answer the following questions:

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


2. Distinguish between: (i) physical capital and human capital
(ii) fixed capital and working capital
3. Modern farming methods require the farmer to start with more cash than before. Why?
4. Why do so many families of farmers cultivate such small plots of land?
5. What is the difference between Rabi crops and Kharif crops? When are they sown and
harvested? Mention some necessary conditions for multiple cropping.

Q2. Activity and HOTS based questions:

1. Define Green Revolution. Describe the significance of Green Revolution in Indian economy.
2. Where and why was the Green Revolution started in India? Give advantages and disadvantages
of the Green Revolution
3. Discuss with your friends and family and jot down the problems faced by Indian farmers.
4. Why are people migrating heavily from villages to cities?

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