ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRANSCENDENTALISM LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was NOT among the social reform goals of the 19th century?
A
improving public education
B
women’s suffrage
C
abolition
D
child labor laws
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the main objective of the Child Labour Act? Ans. The main objective of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act is to regulate, prevent and protect underage children from being employed in hazardous occupations and working conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -It aims at the expulsion of child labour in all forms possible through a sequential basis of: Identification of children in child labour in the project area. Withdrawing the identified children. Preparation of the withdrawn children for introduction to mainstream education by providing necessary vocational training.

Detailed explanation-3: -Child labour can result in extreme bodily and mental harm, and even death. It can lead to slavery and sexual or economic exploitation. And in nearly every case, it cuts children off from schooling and health care, restricting their fundamental rights.

Detailed explanation-4: -Poverty. Lack of access to quality education. Poor access to decent work. Limited understanding of child labour. Natural disasters & climate change. Conflicts & mass migration. Fighting child labour.

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