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The Story of Village Palampur

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Q. 1
What type of capital includes tools and machines used for production over many years?
A
Fixed capital
B
Working capital
C
Natural resources
D
Human capital
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Q. 2
Who primarily supplies wheat to the market?
A
Small farmers
B
Medium and large farmers
C
Landless laborers
D
Government
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Q. 3
What is the minimum wage for a farm laborer set by the government as of March 2019?
A
Rs 250
B
Rs 300
C
Rs 160
D
Rs 200
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Q. 4
What type of labor is rarely hired in small-scale manufacturing in Palampur?
A
Skilled labor
B
Family labor
C
Casual labor
D
Unskilled labor
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Q. 5
How many families in Palampur cultivate plots of land less than 2 hectares?
A
150
B
240
C
60
D
450
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Q. 6
Which crop is primarily grown in the winter season (rabi) in Palampur?
A
Jowar
B
Sugarcane
C
Bajra
D
Wheat
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Q. 7
How many people are currently engaged in manufacturing activities in Palampur?
A
Less than 50
B
75
C
Over 100
D
200
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Q. 8
What do farmers in Palampur do with the wheat after harvesting?
A
Store all of it
B
Sell all of it
C
Retain some for family and sell the surplus
D
Waste it
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Q. 9
What type of goods do shopkeepers in Palampur sell?
A
Only agricultural products
B
Only luxury goods
C
Only household items
D
A variety of items
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Q. 10
What is the basic constraint in raising farm production in Palampur?
A
Lack of water
B
Fixed land area
C
Limited labour
D
Poor soil quality
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Q. 11
How do farmers like Tejpal Singh arrange for working capital for the next season?
A
Borrow from the government
B
Sell all their equipment
C
Use savings
D
Rent additional land
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Q. 12
What does human capital refer to in the context of production?
A
Financial resources
B
Physical resources
C
Knowledge and skills
D
Raw materials
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Q. 13
What does Tejpal Singh do with most of his earnings from selling wheat?
A
Save in a bank account
B
Buy luxury items
C
Invest in gold
D
Spend immediately
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Q. 14
What type of seeds were used before the Green Revolution?
A
Traditional seeds
B
Hybrid seeds
C
High-yielding varieties
D
GMO seeds
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Q. 15
Where does small-scale manufacturing typically take place in Palampur?
A
Large workshops
B
Public markets
C
Home or fields
D
Factories
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Q. 16
What percentage of farmers in Palampur grow more than one crop in a year?
A
75%
B
80%
C
100%
D
50%
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Q. 17
Where do most Scheduled Caste families live in Palampur?
A
In a corner of the village
B
Near the school
C
In the center of the village
D
Near the health center
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Q. 18
What types of vehicles are commonly seen on the roads connecting Palampur to Raiganj?
A
Various vehicles including tractors and trucks
B
Bicycles only
C
Trains only
D
Airplanes only
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Q. 19
What is the main non-farm activity in many families of Palampur?
A
Construction
B
Handicrafts
C
Fishing
D
Dairy
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Q. 20
What was the size of Gobind's land before it was divided among his sons?
A
3 hectares
B
2.25 hectares
C
1.5 hectares
D
2 hectares
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Q. 21
What is the yield of wheat per hectare using traditional seeds in Palampur?
A
1500 kg
B
1300 kg
C
2500 kg
D
3200 kg
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Q. 22
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a transport method in Palampur?
A
Motorcycles
B
Bullock carts
C
Bicycles
D
Trains
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Q. 23
What type of road connects Palampur to Raiganj?
A
A dirt road
B
An all-weather road
C
A railway track
D
A footpath
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Q. 24
What is a major consequence of modern farming methods as indicated in the text?
A
Higher crop yields
B
Increased crop variety
C
Reduced water usage
D
Loss of soil fertility
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Q. 25
What is one of the examples of fixed capital?
A
Clay used by potter
B
Money in hand
C
A farmer’s plough
D
Electricity
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Q. 26
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for production?
A
Education
B
Labour
C
Capital
D
Land
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Q. 27
What is the main activity in Palampur?
A
Farming
B
Manufacturing
C
Education
D
Transport
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Q. 28
What is the term for the combination of land, labour, physical capital, and human capital in production?
A
Capital inputs
B
Resources
C
Production inputs
D
Factors of production
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Q. 29
How much surplus wheat does Tejpal Singh have to sell?
A
150 quintals
B
250 quintals
C
500 quintals
D
350 quintals
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Q. 30
Which natural resource is mentioned as being overused due to modern farming methods?
A
Soil
B
Forests
C
Air
D
Minerals
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Q. 31
What is one of the non-farming activities in Palampur?
A
Fishing
B
Small scale manufacturing
C
Agriculture
D
Forestry
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Q. 32
In which decade did the Green Revolution take place in India?
A
1950s
B
1980s
C
1970s
D
1960s
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Q. 33
What type of electricity usage is mentioned in Palampur?
A
For transport
B
For powering tubewells
C
For industrial machinery
D
For household lighting
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Q. 34
Which type of labour requires highly educated workers?
A
Agricultural labour
B
Unskilled labour
C
Manual labour
D
Skilled labour
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Q. 35
What percentage of the working population in Palampur is engaged in non-farm activities?
A
50%
B
75%
C
10%
D
25%
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Q. 36
What is the standard unit of measuring land mentioned in the text?
A
Bigha
B
Square meter
C
Acre
D
Hectare
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Q. 37
What is the yield of wheat per hectare using high-yielding varieties (HYVs) in Palampur?
A
1300 kg
B
3200 kg
C
1500 kg
D
2500 kg
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Q. 38
What is the major impact of electricity on farming in Palampur?
A
Reduced crop variety
B
Increased land area
C
Lower labor requirements
D
Improved irrigation methods
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Q. 39
What does Tejpal Singh plan to do with his savings this year?
A
Invest in stocks
B
Buy a house
C
Donate to charity
D
Buy another tractor
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Q. 40
What fraction of families in Palampur are landless?
A
1/4
B
1/2
C
1/5
D
1/3
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Q. 41
What is the key factor that allows farmers in Palampur to grow three different crops in a year?
A
Large land area
B
Advanced technology
C
Well-developed irrigation
D
Fertile soil
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Q. 42
What impact has the continuous use of chemical fertilizers had on Punjab farmers?
A
Rising cost of cultivation
B
Improved crop quality
C
Increased soil fertility
D
Decreased production costs
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Q. 43
What type of crop is sugarcane classified as in Palampur?
A
Annual
B
Seasonal
C
Perennial
D
Biennial
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Q. 44
Which of the following is an example of working capital?
A
A plough
B
Raw materials
C
A tractor
D
A factory
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Q. 45
Where do farm laborers typically come from?
A
Wealthy families
B
Landless families or small plot owners
C
Medium-sized farms
D
Urban areas
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Q. 46
How are wages for farm laborers typically paid?
A
In services
B
Only in cash
C
In cash or in kind
D
Only in kind
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Q. 47
Who primarily provides the labor for small farmers in Palampur?
A
Hired laborers
B
Local villagers
C
Government workers
D
Family members
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Q. 48
What type of farmers are more likely to retain wheat for their own consumption?
A
Large farmers
B
Medium farmers
C
Small farmers
D
All farmers
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Q. 49
What has contributed to the growth of the transport sector in Palampur?
A
Increased trade
B
Decreased population
C
Expansion of agriculture
D
Poor infrastructure
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Q. 50
How is the area of one hectare described in terms of shape?
A
Rectangular
B
Square
C
Circular
D
Triangular
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Q. 51
What is one way farmers might use their savings aside from buying capital for farming?
A
Hire more laborers
B
Buy more land
C
Purchase cattle or trucks
D
Pay for their children’s education
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Q. 52
What percentage of people in Palampur depend on farming for their livelihood?
A
80%
B
75%
C
50%
D
60%
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Q. 53
Which caste owns the majority of land in Palampur?
A
OBC
B
Scheduled Castes
C
Upper Castes
D
General Category
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Q. 54
What is the first crop grown in the rainy season (kharif) in Palampur?
A
Jowar
B
Bajra
C
Wheat
D
Potato
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Q. 55
What challenge do Gobind’s sons face after inheriting the land?
A
They can live comfortably
B
They have no land
C
They have more land
D
They have insufficient income
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Q. 56
How do traders contribute to the sale of surplus wheat?
A
Give it away
B
Buy and resell to shopkeepers
C
Keep it for themselves
D
Sell it at local farms
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Q. 57
Where does Tejpal Singh sell his surplus wheat?
A
Raiganj market
B
Palampur village market
C
Local grocery store
D
Directly to consumers
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Q. 58
Since when has there been no expansion in land area under cultivation in Palampur?
A
1980
B
1950
C
1970
D
1960
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Q. 59
What is included in the category of physical capital?
A
Natural resources
B
Labour
C
Raw materials
D
Tools and buildings
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Q. 60
Which area was the first to adopt modern farming methods in India?
A
Punjab and Haryana
B
Western India
C
Eastern India
D
Southern India
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Q. 61
What is the primary aim of production?
A
To produce goods and services
B
To reduce costs
C
To create jobs
D
To increase sales
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Q. 62
What is a significant environmental concern associated with tubewell irrigation?
A
Increased biodiversity
B
Depletion of the water-table
C
Soil erosion
D
Improved soil health
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Q. 63
What issue does Dala face as a landless farm laborer in Palampur?
A
Overemployment
B
Low wages
C
Job security
D
Abundant work opportunities
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Q. 64
What is one long-term effect of the degradation of soil health mentioned in the text?
A
Improved soil microorganisms
B
Easier restoration of soil
C
Increased water retention
D
Less fertile soil over time
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Q. 65
What is the fourth requirement for production mentioned in the text?
A
Land
B
Knowledge and enterprise
C
Labour
D
Money
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Q. 66
What does the term "multiple cropping" refer to?
A
Using chemical fertilizers
B
Selling crops in the market
C
Growing one crop per year
D
Growing more than one crop per year
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Q. 67
Who are typically the main transport service providers in Palampur?
A
Government employees
B
Rickshaw and jeep drivers
C
Bus drivers
D
Local farmers
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Q. 68
Where is the milk collected from Palampur transported to?
A
Raiganj and beyond
B
Nearby villages
C
Palampur itself
D
Only local markets
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Q. 69
What happens to chemical fertilizers after they are applied to the soil?
A
They can pollute groundwater
B
They enhance soil bacteria
C
They increase soil acidity
D
They remain permanently
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Q. 70
How large are the plots cultivated by medium and large farmers in Palampur?
A
10 hectares
B
5 hectares
C
2 hectares or more
D
Less than 1 hectare
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Q. 71
What was the traditional method of irrigation used before tubewells?
A
Flood irrigation
B
Drip irrigation
C
Surface irrigation
D
Persian wheels
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Q. 72
How many families are there in Palampur?
A
About 450
B
About 550
C
About 400
D
About 500
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Q. 73
Which service is provided by the private dispensary in Palampur?
A
Education
B
Transportation
C
Health care
D
Manufacturing
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Q. 74
What is required along with HYV seeds to achieve higher yields?
A
Less water
B
Irrigation and chemical fertilizers
C
Traditional methods
D
Natural fertilizers
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Q. 75
How many primary schools are there in Palampur?
A
Two
B
Four
C
Three
D
One
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