Battle for School

What is the main focus of the text?

• Celebration of economic development in India

• Struggle of poor children for education

• Global market trends

• Government policies on child labor

According to the text, who are the primary protagonists in the struggle for education entitlement?

• Wealthy individuals

• Government officials

• Underprivileged individuals

• Foreign investors

How do schools contribute to social transformation according to the text? (Select all that apply)

• By perpetuating marginalization

• By enhancing children's capabilities

• By empowering families to question and assert themselves

• By perpetuating the intergenerational cycle of poverty

Why do poor parents in India send their children to schools despite challenges?

• To avoid child labor laws

• To fulfill government requirements

• To break the cycle of poverty

• To acquire skills for future jobs

From the standpoint of the underprivileged, why is education considered an entitlement in the battle for schools?

• Fosters economic growth

• Enhances social status

• Promotes political dominance

• Provides recreational opportunities

What role do schools play in the context of developing societies according to the text?

• Limit access to resources

• Empower children and break the cycle of deprivation

• Perpetuate poverty

• Maintain traditional values

What is the primary goal of the 'battle for schools' mentioned in the text?

• To improve the quality of private schools

• To increase government funding for education

• To eradicate child labor completely

• To ensure all children have access to education

What is the importance of social mobilization in the context of children's education according to the text?

• To increase government control over families

• To promote child labor

• To create a norm against children working

• To discourage children from attending schools

Why do schools play a crucial role in protecting child rights according to the text?

• To promote child labor

• To enforce strict rules on children

• To provide a safe environment for children

• To limit children's access to resources

What is the suggested approach to ensure all children have access to education in the text?

• Modify school governance systems

• Exclude older children from the education system

• Provide residential facilities for all children

• Implement strict admission criteria