Professions and Services
Professions and Services
Different Professions and Their Importance
| Profession | Main Work | Tools / Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Farmer | Grow crops and food grains | Plough, Seeds, Manure, Irrigation |
| Carpenter | Make wooden furniture | Saw, Hammer, Nails, Wood |
| Potter | Make clay pots | Clay, Pottery wheel |
| Tailor | Stitch clothes | Needle, Thread, Sewing machine |
| Cobbler | Make and repair shoes | Leather, Needle, Glue |
- Professions help us in daily life.
- Farmers give us food.
- Carpenters make furniture.
- Potters make pots for storage and cooking.
- Tailors make our clothes.
- Women also work in all professions.
Memory Tip:
Food → Farmer | Clothes → Tailor | Furniture → Carpenter
Food → Farmer | Clothes → Tailor | Furniture → Carpenter
Exam Tip:
All works are important. This is called the dignity of labour.
All works are important. This is called the dignity of labour.
Village-Level Helpers and Services
| Helper | Work | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Postman | Delivers letters | Post Office |
| Doctor | Treats sick people | Primary Health Centre |
| Teacher | Teaches students | School |
| Veterinary Doctor | Treats animals | Veterinary Hospital |
| Bank Worker | Money transactions | Bank |
- Village helpers support people in daily life.
- Postman helps communication.
- Doctor and nurse take care of health.
- Panchayat worker manages village services.
- E-Seva/Mee-Seva centres help in digital services.
Memory Tip:
Postman → Letters | Doctor → Health | Teacher → Education
Postman → Letters | Doctor → Health | Teacher → Education
Exam Tip:
Don’t confuse veterinary doctor with a human doctor. Veterinary doctors treat animals.
Don’t confuse veterinary doctor with a human doctor. Veterinary doctors treat animals.
Governance and Public Services
| Authority | Role |
|---|---|
| Gram Panchayat | Works for village development |
| Sarpanch | Head of the village |
| MLA | Represents people at state level |
| MP | Represents people at national level |
- Local self-government works at village level.
- Gram Panchayat looks after water, roads, cleanliness, lights.
- Government provides services like:
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Ration shops
- Transport and electricity
- Courts and judges help solve disputes.
- Police stations maintain law and order.
Memory Tip:
Village → Gram Panchayat | State → MLA | Nation → MP
Village → Gram Panchayat | State → MLA | Nation → MP
Exam Tip:
Sarpanch is not a government officer. He/She is elected by villagers.
Sarpanch is not a government officer. He/She is elected by villagers.
Household Materials and Related Professions
| Item | Profession |
|---|---|
| Clothes | Tailor / Weaver |
| Shoes | Cobbler |
| Furniture | Carpenter |
| Pots | Potter |
| Food grains | Farmer |
| Sweets | Baker / Sweet maker |
- Different people make different household items.
- They work together to meet our needs.
- No one profession is less important.
Memory Tip:
Pots → Potter | Food → Farmer | Clothes → Tailor
Pots → Potter | Food → Farmer | Clothes → Tailor
Exam Tip:
Questions often match item with profession. Read carefully.
Questions often match item with profession. Read carefully.
Community Dependence
- We depend on many people for daily life.
- Everyone’s work helps society.
- Community life is based on cooperation.
- Helping each other makes society strong.
- Respect all professions.
| Concept | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Community | Group of people living together |
| Dependence | Relying on others for help |
| Dignity of Labour | Respect for all kinds of work |
Memory Tip:
No work is small. Every worker is important.
No work is small. Every worker is important.
Exam Tip:
Community questions often ask about cooperation and mutual help.
Community questions often ask about cooperation and mutual help.