The NCERT Class 6 Social Science Chapter 13 notes for The Value of Work explain economic activities, non-economic activities, salary, wage, fee, payment in kind, value addition and community service. These notes follow the 2026-27 NCERT textbook and include a free PDF for revision.
- Best for revision: activity types, value addition, seva and community participation.
- Use with the PDF: revise comparison tables first, then answer textbook questions.
- 2026-27 focus: follows Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Chapter 13.
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The Value of Work Notes Overview
Chapter 13 helps students notice the many kinds of work around them. Some work earns money. Some work is done through care, respect, gratitude and service. The chapter teaches that both kinds of work add value to life.
| Revision area | Key idea | Example cue |
|---|---|---|
| Economic activity | Involves money or money's worth | Salary, wage, fee or sale |
| Non-economic activity | Done through care, love, gratitude or service | Helping grandparents or teaching for free |
| Value addition | Work changes something into a more valuable form | Wood becomes a chair |
| Community participation | People work together for public benefit | Cleanliness drive or tree plantation |
Economic and Non-Economic Activities in The Value of Work
Economic activities are performed in exchange for money or money's worth. Non-economic activities do not generate income, but they support family, society and personal wellbeing.
- Economic examples: pilot receiving salary, lawyer earning a fee, farm labourer earning wage.
- Non-economic examples: cooking for family, caring for grandparents, teaching children for free.
- Main test: check whether the activity has payment, then check why it is done.
The Value of Work Chapter 13 Revision Video
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Salary, Wage, Fee and Payment in Kind
The chapter gives four important payment terms. Salary is fixed and regular. Wage is paid for a specific work period. Fee is paid for professional service. Payment in kind is non-cash payment.
| Term | Meaning | NCERT example |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | Fixed regular payment, usually monthly | Geeta Aunty or Kavya's aunt |
| Wage | Payment for a specific period of work | Sahil working as a farm labourer |
| Fee | Payment for professional advice or service | Online classes or lawyer's service |
| Payment in kind | Non-cash payment for work | Mangoes received by Sahil |
Value Addition and Community Service in The Value of Work
Value addition means adding value while transforming something. Rajesh buys wood for Rs. 600, uses skill and effort, and sells a chair for Rs. 1,000. The extra value comes from work.
- Value addition: labour, skill and time make a material more useful.
- Seva: selfless service, such as serving food without expecting payment.
- Community participation: people work together for cleanliness, tree plantation or festivals.
The Value of Work Related Resources
| Resource | Best use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| NCERT Notes | Topic-wise revision with tables | Current page |
| NCERT Solutions | Practice textbook questions | Open NCERT Solutions |
| NCERT Book PDF | Read the official chapter | Open Book PDF |
| Handwritten Notes | Quick one-sitting revision | Open Handwritten Notes |
Social Science Notes for All Chapters
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|---|---|---|
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| Chapter 2 | Oceans and Continents | Open Notes |
| Chapter 3 | Landforms and Life | Open Notes |
| Chapter 4 | Timeline and Sources of History | Open Notes |
| Chapter 5 | India, That Is Bharat | Open Notes |
| Chapter 6 | The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation | Open Notes |
| Chapter 7 | India's Cultural Roots | Open Notes |
| Chapter 8 | Unity in Diversity, or Many in the One | Open Notes |
| Chapter 9 | Family and Community | Open Notes |
| Chapter 10 | Grassroots Democracy Part 1 Governance | Open Notes |
| Chapter 11 | Grassroots Democracy Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas | Open Notes |
| Chapter 12 | Grassroots Democracy Part 3 Local Government in Urban Areas | Open Notes |
| Chapter 13 | The Value of Work | Current notes |
| Chapter 14 | Economic Activities Around Us | Open Notes |
The Value of Work Class 6 Notes FAQs
Ques. What is an economic activity in Class 6 Social Science Chapter 13?
Ans. An economic activity involves money or money's worth, such as salary, wage, fee, sale or payment in kind.
Ques. What is a non-economic activity?
Ans. A non-economic activity does not generate income. It is done through love, care, gratitude, respect or service.
Ques. What is value addition?
Ans. Value addition means adding value while transforming something, such as Rajesh turning wood into a chair.
Ques. What is payment in kind?
Ans. Payment in kind is non-cash payment received for work, such as Sahil receiving mangoes as part of his wage.
Ques. Why are non-economic activities valuable?
Ans. They support family care, social welfare, personal wellbeing and community life, even though they do not earn income.
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