Imagine you are a member of a fishing family and you are discussing whether to take a loan from the bank for an engine. What would you say?

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Briefly explain the term' seasonal unemployment'.

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What are the main activities of people living near coastal village areas?

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Discuss the problems faced by fishermen during the monsoon season.

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Why do you think that agricultural labourers (like Muniamma) are forced to accept low wages?

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How can farmers prepare land for terrace farming?

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Is there any self-help programme available for the fishing community in the villages of India?

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What work does Shekar's family do? Why do you think that Shekar does not employ labourers for farming?

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What are the three main problems being faced by Indian farmers today?

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What are the causes for the growth of agricultural labourers?

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What is the speciality about Chakhesang community?

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Describe the life of the fishing community in Pudupet.

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What was the condition of agriculture before independence?

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Describe village life.

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(i) Why do poor people stay poor in rural India?
(ii) State any two suggestions to raise agricultural productivity

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