Class 7 NCERT • Exploring Society SST Portal (New Syllabus)
Ch 11: From Barter to Money
Select a topic or study module below to explore the barter system, double coincidence of wants, evolution of coinage, paper currency, digital UPI transactions, and textbook solutions.
Topic 01 • Barter System
Direct Exchange of Goods & Services Without Money & Early Commodity Usage
Topic 02 • Double Coincidence
The Matching Problem: When Both Parties Must Want What the Other Offers
Topic 03 • Value & Storage Limits
Common Measure of Value, Portability Issues & Spoilage of Perishable Goods
Topic 04 • From Shells to Coins
Cowrie Shells, Metal Alloys, Punch-Marked Coins & Ancient Royal Minting Traditions
Topic 05 • Currency & Banking
Role of the Reserve Bank of India, Banknotes, Security Features & Bank Deposits
Topic 06 • Digital Money & UPI
Electronic Money Transfers, QR Codes, Net Banking & Convenience in Transactions
Topic 07 • Functions of Money
Medium of Exchange, Unit of Value, Store of Value & Deferred Payments
Module 08 • Exercises & Quiz