Practice Who Will Provide The Labour? (1.3.5) - The Story of Village Palampur

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Question 1.
What is the role of labour in agriculture?
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Think about who does the work on farms.
Question 2.
Define farm labourers.
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They do not own land.
3Question 3.
What do small farmers typically provide in terms of labour?
- They hire workers
- They farm their own land
- They do not use labour
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Think about who is doing the work on their farms.
4Question 4.
True or False: Farm labourers have a guaranteed minimum wage of Rs 300.
- True
- False
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Consider the reality of wages in the village.
Question 5.
Consider a situation where a significant number of farm labourers migrate to urban areas. Discuss the possible socio-economic impacts of this on the rural economy of Palampur.
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Think about how the local labour market might adjust.
Question 6.
Evaluate how the low wages and unstable employment can affect the long-term goals of farm labourers in Palampur.
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Consider the implications for their future.

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