Why do people work? Name the different forms in which they work.
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People work for many reasons:
  1. People work for earning a living.
  2. Being employed in work gives a sense of self-worth and enables us to relate ourselves meaningfully in a society.

A person gets a sense of accomplishment when he works for those who depend on him.
  1. Work fulfills our needs for self respect and dignity.
Different forms in which people work is reflected in table given below.
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