Question
Mention any three characteristics of periodical markets of rural areas in the world.
Solution
Characteristics of the periodical markets:
1. These markets are held weekly or fortnightly at a particular place.
2. In villages, the periodical markets are called by different names such as penth etc. In these periodical markets the local items are sold and purchased by the local people.
3. Mostly daily used articles are sold in these markets. Different articles are sold on cheap rates as the purchasers belong to the village people.
