Let’s Explore: Activity Classification
Task: Classify the following activities found in the story of Anu and Kabir as Economic or Non-Economic.
| Character | Activity | Classification | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geeta Aunty | Flying a plane (Pilot) | Economic | She receives a salary for her service to the Air Force. |
| Rohan | Working as Software Engineer | Economic | He works for a company and gets a salary. |
| Rohan | Teaching computer skills (Volunteer) | Non-Economic | He volunteers for free; done for social service. |
| Shopkeeper (Appa) | Selling uniforms | Economic | He sells goods in the market for profit. |
| Maa | Teaching knitting (Volunteer) | Non-Economic | She contributes to a voluntary group without pay. |
| Grandfather | Retired BSF officer | Non-Economic | (Current status) Spending time at home/park is non-economic. |
Identify Value Creation
Task: Put a check mark (✅) against activities that create monetary value (Economic) and identify the type of value creation.
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Baker
- Status: ✅ Economic
- Value Creation: Transforms flour/ingredients into bread/cakes (Manufacturing/Processing).
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Tailor
- Status: ✅ Economic
- Value Creation: Transforms fabric into clothes (Skill & Service).
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Farmers repairing their tractor
- Status: ✅ Economic (Indirect)
- Value Creation: Maintaining capital assets to ensure production continues.
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Doctor
- Status: ✅ Economic
- Value Creation: Provides health services for a fee.
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Parents cooking dinner for their family
- Status: ❌ Non-Economic
- Value Creation: Creates love and health, but no monetary exchange.
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Scientist
- Status: ✅ Economic (if employed)
- Value Creation: Research and innovation for salary.
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Person taking care of a sick grandparent
- Status: ❌ Non-Economic
- Value Creation: Care and emotional support.
Think About It: Scenarios
Scenario 1: Grandfather teaching neighborhood kids for free.
- Question: Is this economic or non-economic? How is it different from school teachers?
- Solution: This is a Non-Economic Activity. Even though the action (teaching) is the same as a school teacher, the motive is social service or personal satisfaction, and there is no monetary exchange (Salary/Fee). A school teacher does it as a profession for a livelihood.
Scenario 2: Festivals and Food.
- Question: During festivals, people decorate and cook together. Why does this hold value?
- Solution: These are Non-Economic Activities. They hold value because they build community strength, preserve culture, and provide emotional well-being. The joy shared during a festival cannot be bought with money.