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NCERT Class 7 Social Science Chapter 12 Understanding Markets Solutions

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NCERT Class 7 Social Science Chapter 12 Understanding Markets Solutions Understanding Markets 1. What are the main features of a market? Recall a recent visit to a market to purchase a product. What are the different features of a market that you observed during this visit? Answer: A market is a place where buyers and sellers meet to exchange goods and services at an agreed price. The main features of a market are: Buyers and Sellers : People who want to buy and those who want to sell. Goods and Services: Items like vegetables, clothes, or services like tailoring. Price : The amount agreed upon for the transaction. Negotiation : Buyers and sellers discuss to settle on a fair price. During my recent visit to a local vegetable market, I observed: Many stalls with sellers offering fruits, vegetables, and grains. Buyers asking about prices and bargaining to get a lower price. Different products like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes displayed on carts. A lively atmosphere with people talking...

NCERT Class 7 Social Science Chapter 11 From Barter to Money Solutions

NCERT Class 7 Social Science Chapter 11 From Barter to Money Solutions From Barter to Money 1. How does the barter system take place and what kinds of commodities were used for exchange under the system? Answer: The barter system is a way of exchanging goods and services without using money. People trade something they have for something they need. For example, if you have an extra eraser and need a pencil, you can exchange your eraser with someone who has an extra pencil. Commodities used in the barter system included cowrie shells, salt, tea, tobacco, cloth, cattle (like cows, goats, horses, sheep), seeds, and even giant stone discs called Rai stones in some places. 2. What were the limitations of the barter system? Answer: The barter system had several problems: Double coincidence of wants : Both people needed to want what the other offered. For example, if you have wheat but need shoes, you must find someone who wants wheat and has shoes to trade. Lack of common measure of value : ...

NCERT Class 7 Social Science Chapter 10 The Constitution of India: An Introduction Solutions

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NCERT Class 7 Social Science Chapter 10 The Constitution of India: An Introduction Solutions The Constitution of India — An Introduction 1. “The Constituent Assembly had representatives from diverse backgrounds in India.” Why do you think it was important to have a diverse set of representatives from all over India? Answer: It was important to have diverse representatives in the Constituent Assembly because India is a large country with many different cultures, languages, religions, and regions. Including people from all these backgrounds ensured that the Constitution would reflect the needs and views of everyone. This diversity helped make fair rules that work for all Indians, promoting unity and equality. 2. Read the statements below carefully and identify which key features/values in the Constitution of India are reflected in each statement. a. Sheena, Rajat, and Harsh are standing in a line. They are excited to cast their first vote in the general elections. Answer: This reflects t...