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Interview a senior person in your neighbourhood to find out about the following points.

- Changes in the structure of houses


- Change in farming and agriculture


- Availability of vehicles

1. Structure of houses – Tthe institution of family has undergone transformational changes in the post independence period. As a matter of fact, from joint families, the norm seems to have begun to change and shift towards the nuclear set up.


2. Change in farming and agriculture – Due to inputs from technological advancements in the field of agriculture and new


farming techniques and methods, this sector has also shifted from the traditional methods.


3. Availability of vehicles – Transport and communication is the major area of change with regard to availability of vehicles. The readily available services, even in remote areas, has facilitated smooth functioning and transport of goods and services across distant regions.


NOTE – Keeping in mind the above given points, along with many other aspects, students can interview a senior person and collect useful latest data related to different aspects.


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