The Value of Work – Very Short Answer Type Questions
CBSE Class 6 — Social Science
Theme E — Economic Life Around Us • Chapter 13: The Value of Work
Class 6
Subject: Social Science
Topic: The Value of Work
CBSE Exam Note: 50 Very Short Answer Questions (one-line answers) aligned to NCERT for quick revision.
Chapter 13
The Value of Work — Types, Importance & Professions
Basics: What is Work?
1. Define ‘work’.
Any activity done to produce goods or provide services, paid or unpaid.
2. Name one example of work at home.
Cooking or cleaning.
3. What is a profession?
An occupation that requires training or special skills, like a doctor or teacher.
4. What is livelihood?
Means of earning money to meet daily needs.
5. Give one reason people work.
To earn income for food, shelter and other needs.
Types of Work
6. What is manual work?
Work that mainly uses physical strength or hands, e.g., construction.
7. Define skilled work.
Work requiring training or special skills, e.g., electrician.
8. What is unskilled work?
Jobs needing little formal training, e.g., helpers or porters.
9. What is the formal sector?
Organised workplaces with contracts and regular pay, e.g., government jobs.
10. What is the informal sector?
Work without regular contracts or benefits, e.g., street vending.
Examples: Where People Work
11. Give an example of agricultural work.
Farming (crop cultivation).
12. Give an example of industrial work.
Factory worker on an assembly line.
13. Give an example of service sector work.
Shopkeeper or teacher.
14. Give an example of self-employed work.
Tailor or artisan running a small shop.
15. Name a skilled rural occupation.
Carpentry or masonry.
Importance of Different Jobs
16. Why are farmers important?
They grow food that feeds people.
17. Why are doctors important?
They keep people healthy and treat illnesses.
18. Why are teachers important?
They teach children and build future skills.
19. Why are sanitation workers important?
They keep towns and cities clean and prevent disease.
20. Why are shopkeepers important?
They provide goods and daily necessities to the community.
Work, Income & Security
21. How does work provide income?
By paying wages, salaries or selling goods and services.
22. Which jobs usually pay more?
Skilled and formal sector jobs often pay more and offer benefits.
23. What is job security?
Stability in employment with regular pay and benefits.
24. Why are informal workers vulnerable?
They lack contracts, social security and stable incomes.
25. Name one way to improve workers’ income.
Providing skill training or better market access.
Dignity of Labour & Workers’ Rights
26. What does ‘dignity of labour’ mean?
Respecting all honest work and workers' contributions.
27. Why should children not work?
Child labour prevents education and harms development.
28. What is a basic right of workers?
Fair wages and safe working conditions.
29. How can communities show respect to workers?
By treating them politely and valuing their work publicly.
30. Give one example of improving worker dignity.
Providing uniforms, training and social recognition for jobs like sanitation.
Skills, Training & Education
31. What is vocational training?
Learning practical skills for trades like plumbing or tailoring.
32. How does training help workers?
It improves skills, productivity and chances of better pay.
33. Name one place where people get skill training.
Industrial training institutes (ITIs) or vocational centres.
34. Why is education important for work?
Education provides knowledge and opens chances for skilled jobs.
35. How can schools teach respect for work?
By explaining different jobs and inviting workers to speak in class.
Challenges Workers Face & Basic Solutions
36. Name one challenge faced by informal workers.
Irregular income and lack of benefits.
37. Name one health risk for some workers.
Exposure to dust, chemicals, or lack of safety gear.
38. Suggest one solution for unsafe workplaces.
Provide protective equipment and enforce safety rules.
39. How can governments help small workers?
By offering microloans, training and market support.
40. How can communities reduce child labour?
By ensuring schools are free and accessible and supporting families financially.
Changing Work & The Future
41. How is technology changing work?
Creates new jobs in IT and automates some tasks, needing new skills.
42. What is gig work?
Short-term, flexible jobs like delivery or online tasks.
43. Why is lifelong learning important?
To keep updating skills for changing job requirements.
44. Give one benefit of digital platforms for small workers.
They can reach more customers and earn more income.
45. Name one new skill useful today.
Basic computer or digital literacy.
Quick Revision — One-line Answers
46. What is an artisan?
A skilled craft worker who makes things by hand.
47. What is a daily-wage worker?
A person paid each day for work done, often in informal jobs.
48. Name one example of unpaid work.
Household chores like taking care of children.
49. Why do societies need many different jobs?
Because different jobs produce goods and services that together meet all needs.
50. Give one sentence on the value of work.
Every honest job contributes to society’s well-being and deserves respect.