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Earn 100

Based on the below diagram, would you say that Thulasi earns money throughout the year?


Important Questions on Rural Livelihoods
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Describe the work that Thulasi does. How is it different from the work Raman does?

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Thulasi gets paid very little money for the work she does. Why do you think agricultural labourers like her are forced to accept low wages?

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In what ways would her way of earning a living have been different if Thulasi owned some farmland? Discuss.

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What work does Sekar’s family do? Why do you think Sekar does not usually employ labourers for doing farming work?

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Why does Sekar not go to the town market to get a better price for his paddy?

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What are the similarities and differences between Sekar’s and Thulasi’s lives? Your answer could be based on the land that they own, their need to work on other people's land, or the loans they require, as well as their earnings.

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How much land does Ramalingam, the large farmer, have?

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What does Ramalingam do with the paddy grown on his land?
