The Value of Work – MCQs Online Practice Test with Automatic scoring
CBSE Class 6 — Social Science
Theme E — Economic Life Around Us • Chapter 13: The Value of Work
Timed Quiz
Chapter 13: The Value of Work
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Definition
1. What does 'work' include?
Correct: B. Work covers any activity that produces goods or services — like teaching, farming or household chores — whether paid or unpaid. This broad view helps us value many types of labour.
Types
2. Which is an example of manual work?
Correct: B. Construction work uses physical effort and hand skills, typical of manual work. Manual jobs are important for building and maintaining infrastructure.
Skilled Job
3. Which job requires specific training and is considered skilled work?
Correct: A. Carpentry needs skill and practice — measuring, joining and finishing wood — so it's skilled work. Skilled workers often earn more due to their training.
Formal vs Informal
4. What is a feature of informal work?
Correct: B. Informal jobs like street vending often lack contracts and benefits, making workers vulnerable during illness or loss of income.
Examples
5. Which of these is a service sector job?
Correct: A. Teaching is a service that provides education. Service jobs deliver support and knowledge rather than producing physical goods.
Purpose
6. What is one main economic reason people work?
Correct: A. Earning income is a key reason for work — it helps people buy food, shelter, education and healthcare.
Dignity
7. The phrase 'dignity of labour' means:
Correct: A. Dignity of labour teaches respect for all types of work — whether a cleaner or a doctor — because each job contributes to society.
Child Labour
8. Why should children not be involved in labour?
Correct: A. Child labour denies schooling and can expose children to dangerous conditions, harming their future prospects and wellbeing.
Agriculture
9. Which activity is typical of agricultural work?
Correct: A. Harvesting is a core agricultural activity that provides food and raw materials essential for the economy.
Industry
10. A factory worker mainly contributes to:
Correct: A. Factory workers make items like clothes or tools that are then sold, playing a key role in manufacturing.
Service Sector
11. Which is a benefit of service sector jobs like teaching or nursing?
Correct: A. Service jobs like teachers and nurses support society by educating children and providing healthcare, which are essential for development.
Self-employment
12. Why do many people start small businesses or become self-employed?
Correct: A. Self-employment allows people to use skills — like tailoring or shopkeeping — to earn independently and serve local needs.
Income
13. Which factor often increases a worker's earnings?
Correct: A. Training increases productivity and allows workers to take on higher-paying roles, improving their incomes.
Job Security
14. What does job security usually provide?
Correct: A. Job security gives predictable income and reduces the risk of sudden unemployment, helping families plan for the future.
Minimum Wage
15. Minimum wage laws are designed to:
Correct: A. Minimum wages set a pay floor so workers get at least a basic income for their labour, helping reduce extreme poverty.
Social Protection
16. Which social protection measure helps workers during illness?
Correct: A. Health insurance and sick leave protect income and access to care, important for workers' wellbeing and recovery.
Vocational Training
17. Vocational training mainly provides:
Correct: A. Vocational courses teach hands-on skills for trades like plumbing or tailoring, helping learners get jobs or start businesses.
Digital Skills
18. Why are basic digital skills important today?
Correct: A. Digital literacy helps people find work online, use e-services and improve productivity across many occupations.
Gig Work
19. What is a key feature of gig work?
Correct: A. Gig jobs such as delivery or freelancing are flexible but often lack long-term security or benefits.
Automation
20. What is a possible impact of automation?
Correct: A. Machines can replace repetitive tasks but create new roles in maintenance and technology, so workers need to adapt with new skills.
Environment
21. Which practice makes jobs more environmentally friendly?
Correct: A. Recycling and resource efficiency reduce pollution and help sustain livelihoods that depend on natural resources.
Sanitation
22. How do sanitation workers help communities?
Correct: A. Sanitation workers maintain cleanliness, reducing disease and making neighbourhoods safer and healthier.
Women’s Work
23. Supporting women's participation in work leads to:
Correct: A. Women's work boosts family income and promotes equality, benefiting broader social development.
Cooperatives
24. How do cooperatives help small producers?
Correct: A. Cooperatives increase bargaining power, reduce costs and help producers get better prices and market access.
Public Works
25. Public works programmes (like road building) help communities by:
Correct: A. Public works provide immediate wages and long-term benefits such as better transport, which helps markets and services grow.
Market Access
26. Why is market access important for artisans?
Correct: A. Access to markets, fairs and online platforms lets artisans reach buyers beyond their locality and increase incomes.
Safety
27. Workplace safety is important because:
Correct: A. Safety measures and protective gear prevent injuries and ensure workers can continue to earn a living without long-term harm.
Credit
28. How do microloans support small entrepreneurs?
Correct: A. Microloans let small producers buy raw materials, tools or inventory and grow their businesses without resorting to exploitative lenders.
Skill Mismatch
29. What happens when there is a skill mismatch?
Correct: A. If workers lack the skills employers need, vacancies remain while people struggle to find suitable work — training can help bridge this gap.
Summary
30. Why should society value all types of work?
Correct: A. Farmers, artisans, cleaners, teachers and doctors together keep society functioning — valuing all work helps build respect, inclusion and better services.