The Story of Palampur

 The Story of Palampur

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

1. What is the main economic activity of the people of Palampur village?

a) Trading

b) Manufacturing

c) Farming

d) Transport


2. What is the main reason for the farmers of Palampur to cultivate more than one crop on their land?

a) Better irrigation facilities

b) Availability of modern farming methods

c) Both (a) and (b)

d) Availability of credit


3. Which of the following is an example of a fixed capital?

a) Raw materials

b) Money in hand

c) Tools and machines

d) Labour


4. The multiple cropping system refers to:

a) Cultivating one main crop and a subsidiary crop.

b) Cultivating more than one crop on a piece of land during the same year.

c) Growing two crops simultaneously in a field.

d) Cultivating crops with animal husbandry.


5. What is the main source of irrigation in Palampur?

a) Rainwater harvesting

b) Wells

c) Tubewells

d) Canals


Section B: Assertion and Reason

In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option from the choices given below.


(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.


(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.


(c) A is true, but R is false.


(d) A is false, but R is true.


1. Assertion (A): The Green Revolution led to a significant increase in the production of wheat and rice.

Reason (R): The use of High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilisers, and pesticides was a part of the Green Revolution.


2. Assertion (A): Land is a fixed factor of production.

Reason (R): All land is fertile and can be used for cultivation.


3. Assertion (A): Most of the small farmers in Palampur have to borrow money to arrange for capital.

Reason (R): Small farmers own small pieces of land and have low incomes, which makes it difficult for them to save money.


Section C: Short Answer Questions

1. What are the four factors of production? Briefly explain each.


2. Mention three non-farming activities practiced in the village of Palampur.


3. What is the difference between physical capital and human capital?


4. Why is it important to use chemical fertilisers and pesticides judiciously?


Section D: Long Answer Questions

1. Explain the impact of the Green Revolution on the farming community of Palampur.


2. Describe the distribution of land among the farmers of Palampur. How does this affect their farming activities?


3. Discuss the role of capital in farming. How do different farmers (small, medium, and large) arrange for the required capital?

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