Question

Person who sells articles from door to door:

• A. Seller
• B. Hawker
• C. Shopkeeper
• D. Caller

Hint:

Hawkers are a crucial part of informal economies, especially in developing countries where they bring goods directly to consumers’ doorsteps.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

A hawker is a person who travels from place to place or door to door to sell small items. Unlike a seller or shopkeeper who usually operates from a fixed location like a shop or stall, a hawker moves around, often carrying goods with them.
The word “hawker” is derived from the Old English word “hafoc” meaning a person who shouts to attract customers, much like hawkers calling out to passersby in streets.
Option A (Seller) is a generic term for anyone who sells something, but it doesn’t specify the door-to-door aspect.
Option C (Shopkeeper) specifically refers to someone who owns or manages a shop.
Option D (Caller) is unrelated—it refers to someone who calls or announces something but not necessarily in the context of selling.
Hence, hawker is the correct answer as it precisely describes someone who sells items from door to door.