Quiz on Lost Spring

Where was Anees Jung born?

• Rourkela

• Kolkata

• Delhi

• Mumbai

What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps?

• Clothes

• Food

• Gold

• Silver coins

What explanations does the author offer for the children not wearing footwear?

• Lack of money

• Tradition

• Lack of availability

• Fashion choice

Is Saheb happy working at the tea-stall? Explain.

• He is excited

• He is indifferent

• No, he is unhappy

• Yes, he is content

What makes the city of Firozabad famous?

• Glass bangles

• Diamonds

• Textiles

• Pottery

Mention the hazards of working in the glass bangles industry.

• Good working conditions

• Low pay

• High temperatures

• Short working hours

How is Mukesh’s attitude to his situation different from that of his family?

• He is rebellious

• He is indifferent

• He is more optimistic

• He is more pessimistic

What could be some of the reasons for the migration of people from villages to cities?

• Family traditions

• Lack of resources

• Job opportunities

• Better education

Would you agree that promises made to poor children are rarely kept? Why do you think this happens in the incidents narrated in the text?

• Yes, lack of resources

• No, poor children are prioritized

• No, promises are always kept

• Yes, lack of sincerity

Why should child labour be eliminated and how?

• To protect children's rights

• To increase productivity

• To save money

• To provide education