NCERT Class 6 Social Science Exploring Society India and Beyond (Sanskrit): Chapter 13 — कार्यस्य मूल्यम्
This chapter, "The Value of Work" (कार्यस्य मूल्यम्), from NCERT's Class 6 Social Science textbook "Exploring Society India and Beyond" in Sanskrit, emphasizes the importance and dignity of all types of work. It begins with a quote from Swami Vivekananda, urging readers to perform their duties with utmost dedication. Through a conversation between Anu and Kabir, the chapter introduces various professions and their contributions to daily life. It highlights individuals like a pilot, a retired soldier who now teaches geography and tends to a garden, parents running a shop selling uniforms, and a brother working as a software engineer who also volunteers to teach computer skills. The chapter underscores that everyone around us is engaged in numerous tasks daily, contributing to society and family, thereby instilling a sense of respect for all occupations. This lesson helps students understand the significance of work in building a community and developing a responsible attitude towards different professions.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Book | Exploring Society India and Beyond (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 13 — कार्यस्य मूल्यम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 229 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the dignity and importance of various occupations.
- Recognize the contributions of different professions to daily life and society.
- Develop respect for all types of work.
- Appreciate the concept of dedication and duty in performing tasks.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| कार्यस्य | of work |
| मूल्यम् | value |
| परमकर्तव्यरूपेण | as the supreme duty |
| समर्पयन्तु | dedicate |
| प्रवर्तन्ते | engage in |
| योगदानम् | contribution |
| प्रतिवेशिनी | neighbor (female) |
| विमानचालिका | pilot (female) |
| सेवानिवृत्तः | retired |
| परिचर्यां | care/maintenance |
| गणपरिच्छदानि | uniforms |
| तन्तुवयनं | weaving |
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Practice questions
- स्वामी विवेकानन्दः कार्यविषये किं कथयति? Answer: स्वामी विवेकानन्दः कथयति यत् कार्यं पूजारूपेण वा परमकर्तव्यरूपेण वा पालयन्तु तथा यावत् कार्यं न समाप्यते तावत् जीवनं तस्मै समर्पयन्तु।
- गीता कस्यां सेनायां विमानचालिका आसीत्? Answer: गीता भारतीय-वायुसेनायां विमानचालिका आसीत्।
- कबीरस्य पितामहः सेवानिवृत्तः सन् किं करोति? Answer: कबीरस्य सेवानिवृत्तः पितामहः समीपस्थान् छात्रान् निःशुल्कं भूगोलं पाठयति तथा शाकोद्यानस्य परिचर्यां करोति।
- अनुः माता किं कार्यं करोति? Answer: अनुः माता आपणं चालयति, पितुः साहाय्यं करोति, तथा एकस्मिन् स्वैच्छिके समूहे कार्यं करोति यत्र महिलाः तन्तुवयनं शिक्षन्ति।
- रोहनः कः अस्ति? Answer: रोहनः अनुः अग्रजः अस्ति, सः तन्त्रांश-अभियन्ता अस्ति तथा सप्ताहान्ते युवविकासकार्यक्रमे स्वच्छया सङ्गणकीयां दक्षतां शिक्षयति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main message of the chapter "कार्यस्य मूल्यम्"?
The chapter emphasizes the value and dignity of all types of work and encourages performing duties with dedication.
Which professions are mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter mentions professions like pilot, retired soldier teaching geography, shopkeeper, software engineer, and weaving instructor.
What does the chapter say about contributing to society?
It highlights that individuals contribute through their jobs and also through voluntary work like teaching skills or maintaining community gardens.
Who is Gita mentioned in the chapter?
Gita is Anu and Kabir's neighbor, who is a pilot in the Indian Air Force and a source of pride for their city.
What is the role of Anu's parents?
Anu's parents run a shop selling uniforms and readymade clothes. Her father goes to the shop in the morning, and her mother helps after they leave for school.
What voluntary work does Rohan do?
Rohan, Anu's elder brother, works as a software engineer and also voluntarily teaches computer skills to young people in a nearby college.
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NCERT Class 6 Social Science — Exploring Society India and Beyond (Sanskrit) — Chapter 13 — कार्यस्य मूल्यम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.