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Chapter 8, , Rural, Livelihoods, , In the first chapter we looked at the many kinds of, diversity in our lives. We also explored how living in, different regions has an effect on the work people do,, the kinds of plants, trees, crops or things that become, , important to them. In this chapter we will look at the, , , , , , , , , different ways in which people earn their living in, villages. And here too, as in the first two chapters,, we will examine whether people have equal, opportunities to earn a living. We will look at the, similarities in their life situations and the problems, that they face., , , , 1. Describe the work that you see people doing in the above, , pictures., , 2. Identify the different types of work that are related to farming, and those that are not. List these in a table., , 3. In your notebook draw some pictures of work that you have, seen people do in rural areas and write a few sentences that, , describe the work., , , , CI CUI hINC”_ "JIL C3., , 2021-22, , 68 / Social and Political Life, Kalpattu village, , alpattu is a village that's close to, , the sea coast in Tamil Nadu., People here do many kinds of work., As in other villages, here too there is, non-farm work such as making, baskets, utensils, pots, bricks,, bullock-carts etc., , morning and snacks like vadai, bonda, and mysorepak in the evening. Near, the teashops in a corner lives a, blacksmith family whose home serves, as their workshop. Next to their home, is a cycle hire and repair shop. Two, families earn a living by washing, clothes. There are some people who go, to the nearby town to work as