Unveiling the Dark Side of Fashion: Disasters in Bangladesh Textile Factories Quiz

What was the death toll in the Rana Plaza collapse in 2013?

• 1,500

• 1,134

• 800

• 500

What caused the fire at the Tazreen Fashions factory?

• Faulty machinery

• Human error

• Faulty electrical wiring

• Natural disaster

What is the name of the international agreement signed by over 200 global brands to improve safety standards in Bangladesh's garment industry?

• Bangladesh Safety Pact

• Accord on Fire and Safety in Bangladesh

• Global Safety Accord

• International Labor Agreement

What challenges do many workers in Bangladesh's garment industry continue to face?

• Safe working conditions and fair wages

• Low wages, excessive overtime, and unsafe working conditions

• High wages and excessive overtime

• No challenges at all

What did the Rana Plaza and Tazreen Fashions tragedies prompt?

• Increased production in textile factories

• Global celebrations

• Investigations, legal actions, and international agreements

• No response from the global community

What must brands do to ensure ethical fashion?

• Ignore supply chain transparency

• Promote unsafe working conditions

• Prioritize ethical sourcing

• Support initiatives to exploit workers

What is the potential for the Bangladesh textile industry according to the text?

• To continue exploiting workers

• To remain synonymous with tragedy

• To ignore sustainable practices

• To transform into a force for positive change

What is the main focus of the global movement sparked by the disasters in Bangladesh's textile industry?

• Ignoring worker well-being

• Promoting unsafe working conditions

• Demanding ethical labor practices and transparency

• Demanding lower wages for workers

What did the Rana Plaza collapse highlight about the garment industry in Bangladesh?

• Rampant negligence and disregard for safety regulations

• Proper structural support in buildings

• Low worker exploitation

• High safety standards

What did the Tazreen Fashions fire expose about the textile sector in Bangladesh?

• High worker satisfaction

• Strict adherence to safety standards

• Rampant exploitation of workers

• Proper fire safety equipment