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What societal issue does the glass bangle industry primarily reflect in Firozabad?
What societal issue does the glass bangle industry primarily reflect in Firozabad?
Which of the following describes a significant hazard of working in the glass bangle industry?
Which of the following describes a significant hazard of working in the glass bangle industry?
What is a prevalent feeling among the young men working in the bangle industry?
What is a prevalent feeling among the young men working in the bangle industry?
What might be a reason the families involved in the bangle industry avoid organizing into cooperatives?
What might be a reason the families involved in the bangle industry avoid organizing into cooperatives?
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How has the historical context affected the current generation working in the bangle industry?
How has the historical context affected the current generation working in the bangle industry?
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What does the phrase 'mind-numbing toil' imply about the working conditions in the bangle industry?
What does the phrase 'mind-numbing toil' imply about the working conditions in the bangle industry?
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What aspect of life do the bangles primarily symbolize for Indian women?
What aspect of life do the bangles primarily symbolize for Indian women?
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Why might the conversation among the families in the bangle industry be described as moving in a spiral?
Why might the conversation among the families in the bangle industry be described as moving in a spiral?
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What is a significant hazard faced by children working in the glass bangle industry?
What is a significant hazard faced by children working in the glass bangle industry?
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Why are parents in Firozabad likely unaware that child labor is illegal?
Why are parents in Firozabad likely unaware that child labor is illegal?
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What dream does Mukesh aspire to achieve?
What dream does Mukesh aspire to achieve?
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What is a common misconception held by Mukesh and other children about their work?
What is a common misconception held by Mukesh and other children about their work?
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What impact does working in the glass furnaces have on the children’s health?
What impact does working in the glass furnaces have on the children’s health?
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What does the phrase 'his dream looms like a mirage' suggest about Mukesh's aspirations?
What does the phrase 'his dream looms like a mirage' suggest about Mukesh's aspirations?
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In what way does Saheb's situation contrast with Mukesh’s?
In what way does Saheb's situation contrast with Mukesh’s?
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What is the primary reason children like Mukesh end up working in the glass industry?
What is the primary reason children like Mukesh end up working in the glass industry?
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What is a significant health hazard faced by children in the glass bangle industry?
What is a significant health hazard faced by children in the glass bangle industry?
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Why does Mukesh's grandmother believe that their lineage cannot be changed?
Why does Mukesh's grandmother believe that their lineage cannot be changed?
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What role does the young woman in the shack play in her family?
What role does the young woman in the shack play in her family?
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What does the veil worn by the bahu symbolize in the context of the household?
What does the veil worn by the bahu symbolize in the context of the household?
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Why does Mukesh's family currently live in a half-built shack?
Why does Mukesh's family currently live in a half-built shack?
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What is the main occupation of Mukesh's family?
What is the main occupation of Mukesh's family?
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What is indicated by the phrase 'eyes filled with smoke' when describing the woman cooking?
What is indicated by the phrase 'eyes filled with smoke' when describing the woman cooking?
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What colors are mentioned to describe the bangles in Firozabad?
What colors are mentioned to describe the bangles in Firozabad?
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Study Notes
Textbook Information
- Textbook title: Flamingo
- Textbook for: Class XII
- Course: Core Course
Additional Details
- Published by: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
- ISBN: 81-7450-650-0
- Price: Rs. 25.00
- First Edition: January 2007
- Reprinted: January 2009
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