This MCQ module is based on: Non-Economic Activities & Exercises
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Non-Economic Activities & Exercises
🎓 Class 6
Social Science
CBSE
Theory
Ch 13 — The Value of Work
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The Importance of Non-Economic Activities
While non-economic activities may not involve money, the value they generate is immensely important in our lives. They contribute to social welfare, personal wellbeing, and enhance the overall quality of life.
Seva — Selfless Service
The concept of seva? (selfless service) is deeply embedded in Indian culture. We see it in many places — temples distributing prasad to devotees, gurudwaras serving free meals through langars? (community kitchens) to every visitor regardless of their background. These practices foster a sense of satisfaction and gratitude, and represent a way of contributing to society without expecting anything in return.
Community Participation
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Citizens collectively keep surroundings clean — from individual homes to streets, parks, and public places. This collective effort builds a clean nation.
Van Mahotsav
The "festival of forests" brings community members together for tree plantation drives, promoting awareness about the value of trees and forest conservation.
Festival Celebrations
People gather to organise festivals together — decorating, cooking, and sharing food. These non-economic activities strengthen community bonds.
THINK ABOUT IT — Community Participation
Bloom: L4 Analyse
Many communities in India have practices that involve community participation. Can you identify a few from your area? We celebrate many festivals in India where people gather, decorate places together, and share food. Are these non-economic activities? Why do they still hold value?
💡 Guidance
Festival celebrations are generally non-economic activities because people participate voluntarily without payment. They hold value because they: (1) strengthen community bonds and social cohesion, (2) preserve cultural traditions and heritage, (3) create a sense of belonging and shared identity, (4) provide emotional and mental wellbeing, and (5) teach cooperation and teamwork. While some aspects of festivals may involve economic activity (buying decorations, hiring musicians), the core spirit of collective celebration is non-economic.
Economic vs Non-Economic Activities
Bloom: L4 AnalyseFigure: Comparing key characteristics of economic and non-economic activities.
💡 Key Takeaways
(1) Economic activities involve monetary exchange; non-economic activities are driven by love, care, and service.(2) Economic activities create monetary value through value addition at each stage.
(3) Non-economic activities contribute to social welfare, personal wellbeing, and quality of life.
Exercises — Questions, Activities & Projects
Exercise 1 — Economic vs Non-Economic
Bloom: L2 Understand
How are economic activities different from non-economic activities?
✅ Answer
Economic activities involve money or are performed in exchange for money or money's worth (salary, wages, fees, profit). They create monetary value. Examples: selling goods, providing services for payment, manufacturing.Non-economic activities do not generate income and are done out of love, care, gratitude, or a sense of duty. They create social and emotional value. Examples: cooking for family, volunteering, caring for elderly relatives.
Exercise 2 — Types of Economic Activities
Bloom: L3 Apply
What kind of economic activities do people engage in? Illustrate with examples.
✅ Answer
People engage in diverse economic activities such as: farming and selling crops (agriculture), selling goods in shops (trade), providing professional services like teaching, medicine, or law (services), manufacturing products in factories (industry), transporting goods and people (logistics), and operating online businesses (digital commerce). Each involves exchange of money — through salaries, wages, fees, or profits.
Exercise 3 — Value of Community Service
Bloom: L4 Analyse
There is great value attached to people who are engaged in community service activities. Comment on this statement.
✅ Answer
Community service activities hold great value because they address social needs that economic activities alone cannot fulfil. People who serve langar at gurudwaras, participate in Swachh Bharat drives, plant trees during Van Mahotsav, or teach underprivileged children for free contribute to the common good. They inspire others, build trust within communities, preserve cultural traditions, and create a more caring and cohesive society. Their contribution cannot be measured in money but is invaluable for social wellbeing.
Exercise 4 — Ways of Compensation
Bloom: L3 Apply
What are the various ways in which people are compensated for various economic activities? Give some examples.
✅ Answer
Salary: Fixed monthly payment — e.g., a nurse at a hospital, a software engineer at a company.Wage: Daily or weekly payment — e.g., a farm labourer, a construction worker.
Fee: Payment for professional services — e.g., a doctor's consultation fee, a lawyer's fee.
Profit: Earnings from business — e.g., a shopkeeper's profit from selling goods.
Payment in kind: Non-cash payment — e.g., a farm worker receiving a share of the harvest instead of cash.
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Competency-Based Questions — Exercises
Case Study: During a festival, Priya's neighbourhood organises a community kitchen where families take turns cooking meals for everyone. Meanwhile, a catering company from the nearby town offers to provide the same service for a fee of Rs. 5,000. The neighbourhood decides to continue with their community kitchen tradition.
Q1. The community kitchen organised by families is:
L2 Understand
Answer: (B) — The community kitchen is a non-economic activity because families cook voluntarily without charging any payment. It is driven by community spirit and tradition.
Q2. The catering company offering the same service for Rs. 5,000 would be performing:
L3 Apply
Answer: (C) — The catering company charges a fee for its services, making it an economic activity involving monetary exchange.
Q3. Why did the neighbourhood choose the community kitchen over the catering company? What values does this reflect?
L4 Analyse
Model Answer: The neighbourhood chose the community kitchen because it strengthens social bonds, preserves cultural traditions, and brings people together. It reflects values like cooperation, selfless service (seva), community spirit, and the belief that some things are more valuable than money. While the catering company offers convenience, the community kitchen creates shared experiences, teaches teamwork, and fosters a sense of belonging that money cannot buy.
Creative Q. Design a poster for a "Community Service Week" in your school. Show at least 4 non-economic activities students could participate in and explain why each is valuable.
L6 Create
Hint: Consider activities like: tree planting drive (environmental value), reading to younger students (educational value), cleaning the school garden (community responsibility), visiting an old-age home (compassion and care). Each activity should show that non-economic contributions make the world a better place.
🎯 Practice Questions — Exercises
✅ True or False
Langars at gurudwaras are an example of economic activity because food is served.
FALSE
The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan relies on collective citizen participation.
TRUE
Value addition refers to the increase in monetary value at each stage of transforming a product.
TRUE
Correction: Langars are a non-economic activity — food is served free to everyone as an act of seva (selfless service), without any monetary exchange.
🔗 Match the Following
1. Seva
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(a) Increase in product value
2. Value addition
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(b) Non-cash payment
3. Payment in kind
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(c) Selfless service
4. Van Mahotsav
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(d) Tree planting festival
Answers: 1→(c), 2→(a), 3→(b), 4→(d)
✨ Think & Create
Write a short story (8-10 lines) about a day in the life of a person who performs both economic and non-economic activities. Show how both types of activities contribute to their happiness and to society.
💡 Guidance
Your story could feature a teacher who earns a salary at school (economic), then tutors a neighbour's child for free (non-economic), cooks dinner for the family (non-economic), and sells homemade pickles on weekends (economic). Show that both activities bring fulfilment — one through financial security and the other through joy and community bonds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important questions in Class 6 Economics Part 2 — Non-Economic Activities & Exercises?
The exercise section of Class 6 Economics covers competency-based questions aligned with CBSE CBQ format. These include multiple-choice questions testing analysis and application skills, assertion-reason questions requiring logical reasoning, and short and long answer questions that develop critical thinking. Students should practise all question types to prepare for board examinations.
How should I prepare for Class 6 Economics exercises?
To prepare effectively, first read the complete NCERT chapter thoroughly. Then attempt the exercises without referring to the textbook. Check your answers against the NCERT solutions. Focus on understanding concepts rather than memorising answers. Practise CBQ-format questions as they test higher-order thinking skills like analysis, evaluation, and application.
Are NCERT exercises enough for Class 6 Economics board exam preparation?
NCERT exercises form the foundation of board exam preparation for Class 6 Economics. CBSE recommends NCERT as the primary textbook, and most board questions are based on NCERT content. However, students should also practise competency-based questions and assertion-reason questions in the latest CBSE format to score well.
What is the CBQ format in Class 6 Economics?
CBQ stands for Competency-Based Questions, introduced by CBSE to test higher-order thinking skills. These questions present a passage, data, or case study followed by questions that require students to analyse, evaluate, or apply their knowledge rather than simply recall facts. CBQ questions are an important part of the current CBSE examination pattern.
How many marks are exercises worth in Class 6 Economics?
In the CBSE board examination for Class 6, Economics carries a significant weightage. The exercises help students practise the types of questions that appear in the exam, including objective questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions. Regular practice of NCERT exercises ensures thorough preparation for all question formats.
What types of questions are included in NCERT Class 6 Economics exercises?
NCERT Class 6 Economics exercises include a variety of question types such as fill in the blanks, true or false, match the following, short answer questions, long answer questions, map-based questions, and activity-based questions. The MyAISchool interactive version adds CBQ-format questions and assertion-reason pairs for comprehensive exam preparation.
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