STD 3 EVS Market Complete Textbook Solutions | SCERT Maharashtra
Read complete Chapter 4 Market solutions for STD 3 EVS based on the latest SCERT Maharashtra syllabus.
4. MARKET
Exercise
Q.1) Write the names.
Answer:
| Question | Answer |
| (a) The person who sells goods | Seller / Shopkeeper |
| (b) The person who buys goods | Customer / Buyer |
| (c) The place where buying and selling takes place | Market |
Q.2) Complete the concept map of markets and goods sold.
Answer:
| Type of Market | Goods Sold |
| Weekly Market | Vegetables, fruits, grains, snacks, sweets, clay pots, brooms |
| Supermarket | Groceries, vegetables, fruits, soaps, shampoos, stationery |
| Shopping Mall | Clothes, toys, furniture, electronics, food, household goods |
| Street Vendor / Hawker | Fruits, vegetables, flowers, snacks, toys |
Let’s Become Aware Customers
Why was the Consumer Movement started?
Answer:
The Consumer Movement was started to protect customers from cheating, such as:
- Wrong weights and measures
- Mixing impurities in goods
- Charging higher prices
- Selling poor-quality products
Customers should always check the weight, quality and price before buying.
Q.3) Look at the bill/receipt and answer the following.
Answer:
(a) What kind of shop is this?
Answer: Toy Shop (Toy n Joy)
(b) Write the names of the items bought.
Answer:
- Battery Train
- Tricycle
(c) Write the date of purchase.
Answer: 1st January, 2026
(d) What is the total amount to be paid?
Answer: โน808
(e) Has the shopkeeper given any discount?
Answer: No. There is no discount.
Q.4) Complete the following table.
Answer:
| Weekly Market | Supermarket | Shopping Mall |
| Held once a week | Open every day | Open every day |
| Goods sold in open stalls | Many goods in one shop | Many shops in one building |
| Fresh vegetables, fruits and grains | Groceries, fruits, vegetables, stationery | Clothes, toys, electronics, furniture |
| Bargaining is possible | Fixed prices | Fixed prices |
| Mostly cash payment | Cash and online payment | Cash, card and online payment |
Q.5) Write the reasons.
(a) Rama carried cloth bags while going to the market.
Answer:
Rama carried cloth bags because they are reusable, eco-friendly and reduce plastic pollution.
(b) Father said that some things are done because they are necessary.
Answer:
Carrying cloth bags helps protect the environment. It is our responsibility even if we may not always like doing it.
(c) The sellers loudly called out to advertise their goods.
Answer:
The sellers loudly called out to attract customers and sell more goods.
(d) Raghu brought a shopping list from home.
Answer:
He brought a shopping list so that he would not forget any items and could complete shopping easily.
Q.6) Write short answers.
(a) What all did Rama’s father buy from the market?
Answer:
He bought bananas, guavas, vegetables, snacks, sweets, cotton, a broom, green chillies, bangles for Rama and a spinning top for Raghu.
(b) Prepare a list of instructions to follow while buying things.
Answer:
- Prepare a shopping list.
- Carry a cloth bag.
- Check the weight and quality.
- Check the expiry date.
- Compare prices.
- Take the bill.
- Buy only what is needed.
(c) What is the use of the barcode system?
Answer:
The barcode system helps to identify the correct price of products and makes billing quick and accurate.
Activities
Q.1) Visit a market in your area and write about the activities you see there.
Answer: (Sample Answer)
I visited the weekly market near my house. Farmers were selling fresh vegetables and fruits. Many shopkeepers were calling customers to their stalls. People were buying vegetables, fruits, snacks, toys and household items. The market was colourful, crowded and lively.
Q.2) Collect and write information about an animal market in your area.
Answer: (Sample Answer)
The animal market in my area is held once a week. Farmers bring cows, buffaloes, goats and bullocks for sale. There are separate sections for different animals. Veterinary doctors check the animals before they are sold.
Q.3) Visit a supermarket and a shopping mall. Write about your experience.
Answer: (Sample Answer)
I visited a supermarket and a shopping mall with my parents. In the supermarket, goods were neatly arranged on shelves. We selected the items we needed and paid at the billing counter after the barcode was scanned.
In the shopping mall, there were many shops selling clothes, toys, electronics and furniture. We used the escalator to move between floors and enjoyed shopping together.
Key Values from the Lesson
- Be a smart and aware customer.
- Carry reusable cloth bags while shopping.
- Check the quality, weight and price before buying.
- Always ask for a bill or receipt.
- Buy only the things you need.
- Protect the environment by avoiding plastic bags.
IN TEXT QUESTION-ANSWERS
Let’s Discuss
Q.1) Have you ever participated in a children’s fun fair? Did you buy something or sell something?
Answer:
Yes, I have participated in a children’s fun fair at my school. I sold handmade bookmarks and friendship bands at my stall. I also bought greeting cards and paper flowers from other students’ stalls.
Q.2) What would you like to sell at a children’s fun fair?
Answer:
I would like to sell handmade greeting cards, painted diyas, paper crafts, bookmarks and lemonade because they are easy to make and children enjoy buying them.
Let’s Learn
Q.3) What is a market?
Answer:
A market is a place where people buy and sell different kinds of goods. Many buyers and sellers come together in a market for trading.
Q.4) Who is a seller and who is a customer?
Answer:
- A person who sells goods is called a Seller.
- A person who buys goods is called a Customer or Buyer.
Q.5) What are the types of markets?
Answer:
The main types of markets are:
- Weekly Market
- Animal Market
- Supermarket
- Shopping Mall
Q.6) What is a weekly market?
Answer:
A weekly market is a market held on a fixed day every week. Farmers and artisans bring fresh vegetables, fruits, grains and other goods to sell. It gives people an opportunity to buy fresh products and meet one another.
Think About It
Q.7) Why should we always carry cloth bags while going to the market?
Answer:
We should carry cloth bags because they are strong, reusable and eco-friendly. They help reduce plastic pollution and keep the environment clean.
Q.8) What did Raghu and Rama buy at the weekly market?
Answer:
Raghu and Rama bought:
- One dozen bananas
- One kilogram of guavas
- Ladyfinger
- Spinach
- Snacks and sweets
- Cotton for lamp wicks
- A broom
- One kilogram of green chillies
- Red and green lacquer bangles for Rama
- A spinning top for Raghu
Q.9) Why were Varsha and her grandfather buying colourful beads and bells?
Answer:
They were buying colourful beads and bells to decorate their bullocks Dhavalya-Pawalya and their cow Kapila for the Bail Pola festival.
Q.10) What is the weekly animal market at Sangola famous for?
Answer:
The weekly animal market at Sangola (Solapur District) is famous for Khillar cows and bullocks.
Q.11) What is a ‘Paral’ and why did Raghu buy it?
Answer:
A Paral is a wide, shallow clay pot. Raghu bought it to keep water for birds during summer.
Q.12) What is a supermarket?
Answer:
A supermarket is a large shop where many varieties of goods such as groceries, vegetables, fruits, toiletries, household items and stationery are sold under one roof.
Q.13) Which market is near your house? Do you like going there?
Answer: (Sample Answer)
A weekly vegetable market is near my house. Yes, I like going there because I can see many fresh fruits, vegetables and useful items.
Q.14) What do we learn when we visit a market?
Answer:
We learn:
- How buying and selling takes place.
- How to choose good-quality products.
- How to compare prices.
- The importance of carrying cloth bags.
- The value of money.
Q.15) What is a Shopping Mall?
Answer:
A Shopping Mall is a large building with many shops on different floors. It has escalators, lifts, food courts and stores selling clothes, toys, electronics, furniture and many other products under one roof.
Do You Know?
What is a ‘Haat’ and what is a ‘Ganj’?
Answer:
- A Haat is a weekly market held on a fixed day.
- A Ganj is a market where only one type of goods (such as cloth or utensils) is sold.