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Why did Saheb's parents migrate to India?
Why did Saheb's parents migrate to India?
- Their home and fields in Dhaka were destroyed in storms. (correct)
- They were forced to leave due to political reasons.
- They wanted to explore a new country for a better lifestyle.
- They were seeking better educational opportunities for Saheb.
What was Saheb's occupation at the tea stall?
What was Saheb's occupation at the tea stall?
- Getting milk from the milk booth (correct)
- Cooking meals
- Taking orders from customers
- Cleaning tables
How did the ragpickers of Seemapuri view garbage?
How did the ragpickers of Seemapuri view garbage?
- As an unnecessary burden
- As something to be feared
- As a source of livelihood and survival (correct)
- As a health hazard to be avoided
What prompted Saheb's family to settle in the slums of Seemapuri?
What prompted Saheb's family to settle in the slums of Seemapuri?
Why was Saheb unhappy despite earning money at the tea stall?
Why was Saheb unhappy despite earning money at the tea stall?
What makes garbage akin to 'gold' for the ragpickers?
What makes garbage akin to 'gold' for the ragpickers?
Why is Mukesh different from the other bangle makers of Firozabad?
Why is Mukesh different from the other bangle makers of Firozabad?
Who does Anees Jung blame for the poor conditions of the bangle makers?
Who does Anees Jung blame for the poor conditions of the bangle makers?
What is the dream of Mukesh, the child laborer mentioned in the text?
What is the dream of Mukesh, the child laborer mentioned in the text?
What hinders Mukesh from achieving his dream of becoming a motor mechanic?
What hinders Mukesh from achieving his dream of becoming a motor mechanic?
In the text, why couldn't the bangle makers form a cooperative?
In the text, why couldn't the bangle makers form a cooperative?
Despite their harsh living conditions, what common aspiration do the slum children share with Mukesh?
Despite their harsh living conditions, what common aspiration do the slum children share with Mukesh?
Flashcards
Saheb's family migration cause
Saheb's family migration cause
Storms destroyed their home and fields in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Saheb's tea stall job
Saheb's tea stall job
Collecting milk from a milk booth.
Ragpickers' view of garbage
Ragpickers' view of garbage
A source of livelihood and survival.
Seemapuri settlement reason
Seemapuri settlement reason
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Saheb's unhappiness at tea stall
Saheb's unhappiness at tea stall
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Garbage as 'gold'
Garbage as 'gold'
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Mukesh's bangle maker difference
Mukesh's bangle maker difference
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Anees Jung's blame
Anees Jung's blame
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Mukesh's dream
Mukesh's dream
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Mukesh's dream obstacle
Mukesh's dream obstacle
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Bangle maker cooperative failure
Bangle maker cooperative failure
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Slum children's shared aspiration
Slum children's shared aspiration
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Study Notes
Saheb's Story
- Saheb's parents migrated to India in search of a better life.
- Saheb worked at a tea stall, earning money but remained unhappy.
- The ragpickers of Seemapuri viewed garbage as a means of livelihood, akin to 'gold' due to the recyclable materials it provided.
- Saheb's family settled in the slums of Seemapuri due to poverty and lack of opportunities.
- Despite earning money, Saheb remained unhappy due to the lack of fulfillment and purpose in his life.
Mukesh's Story
- Mukesh, a child laborer, worked as a bangle maker in Firozabad.
- Mukesh was different from the other bangle makers because he had a dream to become a motor mechanic.
- Anees Jung blamed the contractors and middlemen for the poor conditions of the bangle makers.
- Mukesh's dream was to become a motor mechanic, but he was hindered by poverty and lack of access to education.
- The bangle makers couldn't form a cooperative due to the dominance of contractors and middlemen.
- Despite harsh living conditions, the slum children, including Mukesh, shared a common aspiration for a better life and a chance to pursue their dreams.
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