NCERT Class 6 Economics — Chapter 2: Urban Livelihoods

With reference to the working conditions of street vendors, consider the following 1. They have to organise their own work, including planning purchases and setting up shops. 2. They possess permanent licenses that protect them from being dismantled by the police. 3. Food items sold by them are often prepared at home by their families who clean and sort them. Which of the following statements are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed government measures for street vendors: 1. The government has decided to completely ban all forms of street vending in urban areas. 2. Hawking zones have been suggested for towns and cities. 3. Mobile vendors are to be allowed to move around freely. Which of the following statements are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding permanent shops in the market: 1. They are given a licence to do business by the Municipal Corporation. 2. The shop owners themselves decide the weekly closing day without any regulation. 3. Permanent shop owners are prohibited from employing any workers. Which of the following statements are correct ?

Consider the following statements comparing street vendors and market shop owners: 1. Street vendors have no security of tenure, while market shop owners have permanent licenses. 2. Street vendors always employ more workers than permanent shop owners. 3. Both groups operate within the urban economy, though with different levels of security. Which of the following statements are correct ?

In the context of casual employment in the unorganized sector, which of the following is a common consequence for workers who demand better pay or working conditions?