What are the main agricultural activities in Palampur?

• Fishing and forestry

• Mining and manufacturing

• Tourism and hospitality

• Farming of crops like wheat, rice, sugarcane, and potatoes, along with dairy farming.

Name one non-farm activity that takes place in Palampur.

• small-scale manufacturing

• tourism

• large-scale manufacturing

• agriculture

What kind of infrastructure is available in Palampur?

• Palampur has only water infrastructure

• Basic infrastructure including roads, electricity, schools, and medical facilities.

• Palampur has advanced infrastructure

• Palampur has no infrastructure

How is the market system in Palampur different from urban areas?

• Palampur has a barter system, while urban areas use a currency-based system

• Palampur relies heavily on technology, while urban areas have a more traditional approach

• Palampur has a predominantly agricultural economy, while urban areas have a more diverse economy with a focus on industries and services.

• Palampur has a surplus of labor, while urban areas face a shortage of labor

How does employment get generated in Palampur?

• Employment in Palampur is generated through farming, small-scale industries, dairy, and transportation services.

• Employment in Palampur is generated through fishing

• Employment in Palampur is generated through mining

• Employment in Palampur is generated through IT sector

What is the main source of income generation in Palampur?

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Tourism

What crops are grown in Palampur?

• Rice, corn, cotton

• Wheat, barley, sugarcane, peas

• Apples, oranges, bananas

• Potatoes, tomatoes, onions

How do non-farm activities contribute to the economy of Palampur?

• Non-farm activities contribute to the economy of Palampur by creating employment opportunities, generating income, and diversifying revenue sources.

• Non-farm activities contribute to the economy of Palampur by creating instability, reducing innovation, and causing dependency.

• Non-farm activities contribute to the economy of Palampur by increasing poverty, decreasing productivity, and harming the environment.

• Non-farm activities contribute to the economy of Palampur by causing unemployment, reducing income, and limiting revenue sources.

Explain the importance of transportation in Palampur.

• Transportation in Palampur has no impact on the economy

• Transportation in Palampur is not needed for connecting the village to nearby areas

• Transportation in Palampur is only used for leisure activities

• Transportation in Palampur is crucial for connecting the village to nearby towns and markets, enabling the movement of goods and people, facilitating economic activities, and allowing farmers to sell their produce.

What role do moneylenders play in the village's economy?

• Moneylenders provide financial services such as loans, savings, and transaction management to individuals in the village.

• Moneylenders offer free financial services to all villagers.

• Moneylenders have no impact on the village's economy.

• Moneylenders are responsible for agricultural production in the village.