NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Social Science
Civics Chapter 8 A Shirt in the Market
Question 1 Page No. 95
NCERT Academic Session 2023-2024
Think of something common that we use. It could be sugar, tea, milk, pen, paper, pencil, etc. Discuss through what chain of markets this reaches you. Can you think of the people that help in the production or trade?
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Chain of Markets for Tea:
1. Tea Plantations/Farms: Tea is cultivated and harvested on plantations or farms.
2. Auction Houses: Tea leaves are auctioned to wholesalers or traders.
3. Processing Units: Leaves are processed to produce various types of tea.
4. Wholesalers: Bulk tea is sold to wholesalers for distribution.
5. Retailers: Local shops, supermarkets, or online platforms sell tea to consumers.
People Involved:
1. Farmers: Cultivate and harvest tea leaves.
2. Laborers: Engaged in plucking and processing tea leaves.
3. Traders/Brokers: Facilitate tea leaf auctions.
4. Factory Workers: Process and package tea.
5. Wholesalers: Distribute bulk tea to various markets.
6. Retailers: Sell tea to end consumers.
This involves farmers, laborers, traders, factory workers, wholesalers, and retailers in the production, trade, and distribution of tea to consumers.