Eco CH - 1 Story of Village Palampur

CHAPTER – VILLAGE PALAMPUR TEXT BOOK QUESTIONS
2. Modern farming methods require more inputs which are manufactured in industry. Do you
agree?
Ans: Yes, modern farming methods make use of a greater number of industrial outputs as
compared to traditional farming methods. Modern farming methods make use of high-yielding
seeds. These seeds require pesticides and chemical fertilisers, equipment of agriculture which
are manufactured in industries like tractors, and advanced irrigation facilities like electric tube
wells in order to produce the best results.
3. How did the spread of electricity help farmers in Palampur?
Ans: The spread of electricity has helped the farmers of Palampur:

Almost every household has an electric supply.
Electric supply was used for tube wells to run it in agricultural fields.
Electricity is also used in small business’s activities.
4. Is it important to increase the area under irrigation? Why?
Ans: In India, nearly two-thirds of the people are dependent on farming. From that total
cultivated area in the country, less than 40% is irrigated. In the other areas, farming is
dependent on rainfall which is not regular. Modern farming methods are really difficult to apply
in the presence of inadequate water supplies. India cannot achieve self- sufficiency in food
grains until land is increased for the use of irrigation.
6. Why are the wages for farm labourers in Palampur less than minimum wages?
Ans: In Palampur farm workers used to get less wages than the minimum wages fixed by the
government. The minimum wages for a farm labourer are fixed at Rs 115 per day, but the farm
labourers only get Rs. 70 – 80, since there was heavy competition for work among the farm
labourers.
8. What are the different ways of increasing production on the same piece of land? Use
examples to explain.
Ans: The different ways of increasing production on the same piece of land are:
Multiple Cropping: The most common method of growing the production on a given piece of
land. Here, more than one crop is grown on the same piece of land. Indian farmers grow at
least more than two main crops in a year. Modern Farming Methods: Modern farming consists
of cultivable areas where HYV seeds and irrigation are used there. The use of simple wooden
plough is replaced by tractors and fertilizers or pesticides are used.
10. How do the medium and large farmers obtain capital for farming? How is it different from
the small farmers?
Ans: By selling farm produce medium and large farmers usually produce surplus cash. Because
they have land and a house, getting a loan from banks is very easy. Small farmers may not be
able to get bank loans. They have to depend on the moneylender and local merchant for a loan.
11. On what terms did Savita get a loan from Tajpal Singh? Would Savita’s condition be
different if she could get a loan from the bank at a low rate of interest?
Ans: Savita needed money for buying pesticides, seeds and fertilisers, and water for irrigation.
She required money for the repairing of her farm instruments. Hence, she decided to borrow
money from Tejpal Singh, who was a large farmer in her village. Tejpal Singh convinced to give
the loan of Rs. 3000 at an interest rate of 24% for four months. He agreed with Savita to work
on his field during the harvest season for Rs. 35 a day.
If Savita would have borrowed the loan from the bank, then her condition would have been
better. Banks provide loans at low interest rates. Moreover, Savita should have devoted more
time to her own field instead of working for Tejpal Singh as farm labourer.
13. What are the non-farm production activities taking place in your region? Make a short list.
Ans: The non-farm production activities taking place in our region are:
General Stores Dairy Transportation Fishing
14. What can be done so that more non-farm production activities can be started in villages?
Ans: Three things that need to be done to encourage non-farm production activities in villages:
The government can bring new schemes to landless labourers and small farmers, who are able
to get loans at cheaper rates to start small individual/community businesses.From financial
assistance, the government should set up rural workshops to enable the villagers to build on
their skill levels.
The government needs to work towards improving the infrastructure of villages, this will help
the rural parts of the country to get connected with urban parts.

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CHAPTER – VILLAGE PALAMPUR TEXT BOOK QUESTIONS

3. How did the spread of electricity help farmers in Palampur?

Ans: The spread of electricity has helped the farmers of Palampur:

General Stores Dairy Transportation Fishing

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