Worksheet – Chapter 11: From Barter to Money
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
The barter system means:
a) Buying goods using money
b) Direct exchange of goods and services
c) Banking system
d) Digital payment system
Which of the following is a limitation of the barter system?
a) Easy transportation
b) Standard value of goods
c) Double coincidence of wants
d) Digital transfer
Which item was used as a medium of exchange in ancient times?
a) Mobile phones
b) QR codes
c) Cowrie shells
d) ATM cards
Which institution issues paper currency in India?
a) Parliament
b) Reserve Bank of India
c) Supreme Court
d) Finance Ministry
Which function of money allows us to save money for future use?
a) Medium of exchange
b) Store of value
c) Measure of value
d) Standard payment
UPI is an example of:
a) Barter system
b) Coinage
c) Digital transaction
d) Commodity exchange
Ancient Indian coins were mainly made from:
a) Plastic
b) Iron and wood
c) Gold, silver, and copper
d) Paper
The process of making coins is called:
a) Printing
b) Minting
c) Banking
d) Trading
Money as a common standard helps to:
a) Increase transport
b) Compare values of goods
c) Reduce production
d) Increase population
Which problem of barter occurs when both parties do not need each other's goods?
a) Portability problem
b) Durability problem
c) Double coincidence of wants
d) Divisibility problem
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
- __________ is the oldest form of exchange.
- Both traders wanting each other's goods is called __________.
- Coins were produced in a __________.
- Money acts as a __________ of value.
- __________ introduced paper money first.
- RBI stands for __________.
- UPI is an example of __________ payment.
- Ancient Indian coins were called __________ or __________.
- Money can be saved for future use because of its __________ function.
- QR code payments are an example of __________ transactions.
Section C: Match the Following
Column A Column B
1. Barter System a. Reserve Bank of India
2. RBI b. Direct exchange of goods
3. Minting c. Making coins
4. UPI d. Digital payments
5. Store of Value e. Saving money for future
Section D: True or False
- Money replaced the barter system. _________
- Wheat is highly durable for storing wealth. _________
- RBI issues paper currency in India. _________
- UPI is a form of digital payment. _________
- Barter system had no difficulties. _________
- Coins were among the earliest forms of money. _________
- Ancient coins had symbols and engravings. _________
- Digital money exists only physically. _________
- Money acts as a common measure of value. _________
- Portability was not a problem in barter trade. _________
Section E: Very Short Answer Questions
- What is the barter system?
- What is meant by double coincidence of wants?
- Name any two items used in barter exchange.
- What is minting?
- Who issues paper currency in India?
Section F: Short Answer Questions
- Write any four limitations of the barter system.
- Explain any four functions of money.
- Write any four features of ancient Indian coins.
- Why was paper money introduced?
- Mention any four advantages of digital payments.
Section G: Long Answer Questions
- 1. Explain how money transformed from barter system to digital payments.
- 2. Explain the functions of money in daily life.
- 3. Describe the importance and features of ancient Indian coinage.
- 4. Explain the difficulties faced in the barter system.
- 5. Explain the role of RBI in issuing and regulating currency.
Section H: Case Study Based Questions
Case Study – 1
Ravi had extra wheat and wanted clothes. His neighbour had clothes but needed milk instead of wheat. Ravi had difficulty exchanging his goods because the neighbour did not want what he offered. This problem created confusion and delayed the exchange process. Such situations were common in ancient trade systems before the invention of money. People often struggled to find someone with matching needs. Over time, these problems led to the development of money.
Questions:
- Which system is described in the passage?
- What problem of barter is shown here?
- Why did this problem create difficulty?
- What solution was developed to solve such problems?
Case Study – 2
Ancient Indian rulers issued coins made of gold, silver, and copper. These coins carried symbols such as animals, trees, deities, and royal emblems. Different kingdoms had their own coins, but many powerful rulers' coins were accepted in different regions. Coins helped traders conduct business more easily across long distances.
- Questions:
- What process was used to make coins?
- Name two metals used in ancient coins.
- What symbols appeared on coins?
- How did coins help trade?
Case Study – 3
A fruit seller in a market displays a QR code for customers. Customers scan the code using mobile phones and pay through UPI directly into the seller's bank account. The seller finds this system quick and convenient because he does not need to carry cash or worry about change. More people are now using this method of payment.
- Questions:
- Which form of money is shown in the case?
- What is UPI?
- Mention one advantage of digital payments.
- Why are people increasingly using digital payments?
- b) Direct exchange of goods and services
- c) Double coincidence of wants
- c) Cowrie shells
- b) Reserve Bank of India
- b) Store of value
- c) Digital transaction
- c) Gold, silver, and copper
- b) Minting
- b) Compare values of goods
- c) Double coincidence of wants
- Barter system
- Double coincidence of wants
- mint
- measure
- China
- Reserve Bank of India
- digital
- Kārṣhāpaṇas, Paṇas
- store of value
- digital
- True
- False
- True
- True
- False
- True
- True
- False
- True
- False
- Answer: Barter System
- Answer: Double coincidence of wants
- Answer: Because the neighbour did not want Ravi's goods.
- Answer: Money was developed as a medium of exchange.
- Answer: Minting
- Answer: Gold and silver
- Answer: Animals, trees, deities, and royal emblems
- Answer: Coins made buying and selling easier and supported long-distance trade.
- Answer: Digital money
- Answer: UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is a digital payment system that allows money transfer directly between bank accounts.
- Answer: Fast and convenient transactions.
- Answer: Because they are quick, convenient, and reduce the need to carry cash.
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