Understanding Markets
CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science
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What is a Market?
- A market is a place where people buy and sell goods and services
- Markets can be physical (bazaars, haats, malls) or online (websites, apps)
- Essential features: buyers, sellers, price agreement, and transaction
Types of Markets
- Physical vs Online Markets: Physical requires face-to-face interaction, online allows remote transactions
- Domestic vs International Markets: Domestic within country boundaries, international across borders
- Wholesale vs Retail Markets: Wholesale deals in bulk quantities, retail serves final consumers
Role of Markets in People's Lives
- Markets facilitate access to goods and services people cannot produce themselves
- Enable economic transactions between producers and consumers
- Create employment opportunities (example: Ima Keithal in Manipur employs 3000 women)
Government's Role in Markets
- Controls prices through maximum price limits (essential drugs) and minimum price guarantees (agricultural products)
- Sets minimum wages to protect workers from unfair payment
- Ensures quality and safety standards for consumer protection
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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