The Value of Work : Class 6 : SST
SUMMARY
Work is any human activity done to earn a living or serve society.
Types of Work:
Physical Work – labor, farming, construction, cleaning.
Mental Work – teaching, accounting, designing, managing.
Importance of Work:
Provides livelihood and income.
Helps society grow (doctors, teachers, farmers, etc.).
Gives dignity, self-respect, and identity.
Division of Work: Rural → mostly agriculture, animal husbandry; Urban → industry, trade, services.
Unpaid Work: Work at home (by mothers, homemakers, caregivers) though not paid, is equally valuable.
Dignity of Labour: No work is big or small – all professions are important.
SHORT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q: What is work?
A: Any physical or mental activity done to earn or serve society.
Q: Name two types of work.
A: Physical work and mental work.
Q: Give an example of physical work.
A: Farming.
Q: Give an example of mental work.
A: Teaching.
Q: What is meant by dignity of labour?
A: Respecting all types of work, whether physical or mental.
Q: Which type of work does a doctor do?
A: Mental work.
Q: Which type of work does a mason do?
A: Physical work.
Q: Give one example of unpaid work.
A: Household chores by mothers.
Q: Why is work important?
A: It provides livelihood and supports society.
Q: What type of work is common in rural areas?
A: Agriculture and animal husbandry.
Q: What type of work is common in cities?
A: Industry, trade, and services.
Q: What do we call work that earns income?
A: Economic work.
Q: Name a profession that combines both physical and mental work.
A: Doctor (examines mentally, operates physically).
Q: Which work builds the foundation of society?
A: Farming.
Q: Who is called the backbone of Indian economy?
A: Farmers.
Q: Give one example of service sector work.
A: Banking.
Q: Why should unpaid work be respected?
A: Because it supports family and society indirectly.
Q: What does labour mean?
A: Physical effort used in work.
Q: What kind of work is construction?
A: Physical work.
Q: Which type of workers are engineers?
A: Mental workers.
LONG QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q: Explain the difference between physical and mental work with examples.
A: Physical work uses body strength (e.g., farming), while mental work uses knowledge and skills (e.g., teaching).
Q: Why is work important in our life?
A: It provides income, food, shelter, and gives identity and respect.
Q: What do you mean by dignity of labour?
A: It means respecting all types of work equally, without discrimination.
Q: Write about the value of unpaid work at home.
A: Household work done by homemakers is unpaid but vital for family well-being.
Q: How is work divided in rural and urban areas?
A: Rural → farming, dairy; Urban → industries, offices, services.
Q: Why is farming considered the backbone of Indian economy?
A: Majority of people depend on it for food and livelihood.
Q: Give examples of works that combine physical and mental labour.
A: Doctor, architect, sportsperson, pilot.
Q: Why should society respect every profession?
A: Because all jobs contribute to development and comfort of life.
Q: Differentiate between paid and unpaid work.
A: Paid work brings money (job, business). Unpaid work doesn’t (housework, social service).
Q: Explain the role of teachers in society.
A: Teachers shape knowledge, values, and future of students.
Q: Explain the role of farmers in society.
A: Farmers grow food and supply raw material to industries.
Q: Why is a doctor’s work important?
A: Doctors save lives, cure diseases, and ensure public health.
Q: What values do we learn from respecting all kinds of work?
A: Equality, respect, hard work, and cooperation.
Q: How does division of labour help in society?
A: It makes work efficient, fast, and specialized.
Q: Why should students learn the value of work?
A: To respect labour, become responsible, and not look down on any job.
Q: How does work bring dignity and identity?
A: People are known by their profession, which earns them respect.
Q: What are the main works in the service sector?
A: Teaching, banking, healthcare, transport, IT.
Q: Why is child labour harmful?
A: It spoils children’s education and future, and is illegal.
Q: How does unpaid work indirectly support the economy?
A: By maintaining households, saving expenses, and supporting working members.
Q: Write a short note on the importance of self-reliance through work.
A: Work makes individuals independent, confident, and respected.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Work that uses physical effort is:
a) Farming ✅
b) Teaching
c) Banking
d) Accounting
Mental work is done by:
a) Farmers
b) Teachers ✅
c) Labourers
d) Carpenters
Work done for money is called:
a) Voluntary work
b) Paid work ✅
c) Free work
d) Unpaid work
Household chores are an example of:
a) Paid work
b) Unpaid work ✅
c) Physical work only
d) Service sector work
Which is considered the backbone of Indian economy?
a) Teachers
b) Farmers ✅
c) Doctors
d) Soldiers
Who among these does both physical and mental work?
a) Teacher
b) Doctor ✅
c) Labourer
d) Clerk
Respecting all jobs equally is called:
a) Unity
b) Dignity of labour ✅
c) Equality
d) Liberty
Service sector includes:
a) Banking ✅
b) Farming
c) Carpentry
d) Mining
Mason’s work is:
a) Physical ✅
b) Mental
c) Both
d) None
Engineer’s work is mainly:
a) Physical
b) Mental ✅
c) None
d) Both
Which work provides raw material to industries?
a) Banking
b) Farming ✅
c) Teaching
d) Policing
Unpaid work is:
a) Less valuable
b) Still important ✅
c) Useless
d) Illegal
Teacher’s work is:
a) Physical
b) Mental ✅
c) Both
d) Unpaid
A pilot’s work is:
a) Physical only
b) Mental only
c) Both ✅
d) Unpaid
Sweeper’s work is:
a) Mental
b) Physical ✅
c) Both
d) None
Who maintains dignity of work?
a) Those who respect all work ✅
b) Those who earn more
c) Those who avoid labour
d) Those who work less
Which is NOT an example of paid work?
a) Farming
b) Teaching
c) Household chores ✅
d) Banking
The most important value of work is:
a) Dignity ✅
b) Laziness
c) Status only
d) Power
Work gives us:
a) Food
b) Income
c) Identity
d) All of these ✅
Which sector is growing fast in cities?
a) Agriculture
b) Service ✅
c) Mining
d) Fishing
