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The Value of Work — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

What The Value of Work covers in CBSE Class 6 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 6 Social Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in The Value of Work

1

Types of Activities

  • Activities are divided into two groups: economic activities and non-economic activities.
  • Economic activities involve money or are performed in exchange for money or money's worth.
  • Non-economic activities do not generate income or wealth but are done out of feelings like gratitude, love, care, and respect.
2

Payments for Work

  • Salary is a fixed regular payment generally paid monthly by an employer to an employee.
  • Wage is a payment made by the employer to the worker for a specific period of time.
  • Fee is a payment made to a person or organisation in exchange for professional advice or services.
3

Value Addition

  • Economic activities add value at each stage of transforming something into another form; this is called value addition.
  • Rajesh is a carpenter who buys wood from the market and makes furniture.
  • Rajesh sells a chair for ₹1,000 in the market.
4

Importance of Non-Economic Activities and Community Work

  • Non-economic activities do not bring income, but they are important in life.
  • Sevā means selfless service.
  • Sevā is seen in temples, gurudwaras, mosques, and churches.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Work can be economic or non-economic, and both can add value to life and society

Economic activitiesNon-economic activitiesMarket and exchangeTypes of paymentValue additionCommunity participationSevā

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What are the important topics in The Value of Work for CBSE Class 6 Social Science?
Key topics in The Value of Work include Types of Activities, Payments for Work, Value Addition, Importance of Non-Economic Activities and Community Work. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise The Value of Work for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on The Value of Work. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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