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When there is no work on the farm, Raman finds work outside, either loading sand from the river or (cotton/stones) from the quarry.

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Important Questions on Rural Livelihoods

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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
There are five tea shops in the village Kalpattu.
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
How much land does Ramalingam, the large farmer, have?
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
Describe the work that Thulasi does. How is it different from the work Raman does?
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
Sekar is a _____ (Small / Corporate) farmer from Kalpattu who managed all their farm activities through support of family members.
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
Rural people in different regions of the country grow different crops.
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
What does Ramalingam do with the paddy grown on his land?
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
Which animal’s milk does Sekar sell in local milk cooperative?
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
Poor rural labourers like Thulasi often do not have access to good medical facilities, good schools, and other resources. You have read about inequality earlier. The difference between her and Ramalingam is one of inequality. Do you think this is a fair situation? What do you think can be done?
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
_____ (Paddy/ Mango) is the main crop that is grown in Kalpattu.
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
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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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
Ramlingam has _____  (10/20) acres of paddy fields in the village of Kalpattu.
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
Thulasi sold her Dog to repay loans.
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
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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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
People in many rural areas travel long distances in search of _____ (Meat/Work)
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
What do you think the government can do to help farmers like Sekar when they get into debt? Discuss.
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
Apart from farming, how else does Ramalingam earn?
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
List the different types of people you read about in Kalpattu who depend on farming. Who is the poorest among them, and why?
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village

Compare the situation of Sekar and Ramalingam by filling out the following table:

  Sekar Ramalingam
Land cultivated    
Labour required    
Loans required    
Selling of harvest    
Other work done by them     
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
Why does Sekar not go to the town market to get a better price for his paddy?
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Social Science>Social and Political Life>Rural Livelihoods>Case Study: Kalpattu Village
The crops can be ruined if _____ (monsoon/ spring) does not bring enough rain.