Mention two features of business persons.
(i)They own their own shops or business.(ii)They employ a number of workers as supervisors and helpers.
How is it looked upon now?
It is now looked upon as a general benefit and as a right of people to earn their livelihood
How was street vending looked upon till recently?
Street vending was till recently looked upon only as an obstruction to traffic and to people walking.
What types of things do vendors usually sell?
Vendors usually sell things that are often prepared at home by their families who purchase, clean, sort and make them ready to sell.
What was found in a Survey of Ahmedabad city?
In a survey of Ahmedabad city it was found that 12 percent of all the workers in the city were people working on the street
Name some activities which are carried out on the streets?
Vending, hair-cutting, shoe-repairing, flower-selling etc.
urban livelihood?
There are four types of livelihood prevalent in urban livelihood, that is, street workers, factory workers, self-employed businessmen, and workers in organized sectors.
Who invented terrace farming?
Terraced farming was developed by the Wari culture and other peoples of the south-central Andes before 1000 AD, centuries before they were used by the Inka, who adopted them.
What is the aim of terrace farming?
terrace cultivation, method of growing crops on sides of hills or mountains by planting on graduated terraces built into the slope. Though labour-intensive, the method has been employed effectively to maximize arable land area in variable terrains and to reduce soil erosion and water loss.
What is terrace farming Why is it practiced in the Himalayas?
Terrace farming is an ancient agricultural practice used to grow crops on the steep sides of mountains and hills. Flat areas out of a hilly or mountainous landscape are cut in order to grow crops. Therefore, terrace farming is practised in the Himalayas. This process grows crops requiring large amounts of water.