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What type of contrast does the writer point out between Saheb and the son of the priest?
The writer recollects the story of a man from Udipi when he was a child. It was told that while going to school he would pray the Goddess for a pair of shoes. But the young boys like the son of the priest now wear shoes. The rag-pickers at her neighbourhood like Saheb remain barefoot. This exhibits the different phrases of society.
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What explanations does the author offer for the children not wearing footwear?
Is Saheb happy working at the tea stall? Explain.
Do you think Saheb was happy to work at the tea stall? Answer giving reasons.
What makes the city of Firozabad famous?
Mention the hazards of working in the glass bangles industry.
How is Mukesh’s attitude to his situation different from that of his family?
What could be some of the reasons for the migration of people from villages to cities?
Would you agree that promises made to the poor children are rarely kept? Why do you think this happens in the incidents narrated in the text?
What forces conspire to keep the workers in bangle industry of Firozabad in poverty?
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What forces conspire to keep in poverty the workers in the bangle industry of Firozabad?
How, in your opinion, can Mukesh realise his dream?
Mention the hazards of working in the glass bangles industry.
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