Child Labour in India: Anil's Story

The transcript details the daily life of a person involved in bangle-making at home. It highlights the challenges faced by the family, including financial struggles and the need for children to work instead of attending school. The speaker discusses the hazards of their work, their adaptation to it, and their desire for education and better opportunities. The transcript also touches on the family's routine and living conditions, emphasizing the difficulties they face in providing for their children's education.

What time does the narrator start their day?

• 7 AM

• 8 AM

• 5 AM

• 6 AM

What is the narrator's daily output in terms of bangle bundles?

• 20 bundles

• 5 bundles

• 10 bundles

• 15 bundles

What happens to the bangles after the narrator finishes their part of the work?

• They are sold directly to customers

• They are discarded

• They are given to children

• They are sent back to the factory for decoration

What is the main reason the narrator's family struggles to send all children to school?

• Lack of schools nearby

• High cost of school supplies and fees

• Children's disinterest in education

• Insufficient teachers

How did the narrator initially react to the physical demands of their work?

• They found it easy and enjoyable

• They struggled and injured their hand

• They were indifferent to the challenges

• They immediately adapted without issues

How does the narrator describe the condition of their hands after years of work?

• Constantly injured and painful

• Toughened and less sensitive to pain

• Soft and unblemished

• Completely healed and normal

What does the narrator wish for in terms of their future?

• To continue working on bangles

• To travel the world

• To receive an education and secure a better job

• To start their own business