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CBSE Class 12th English Chapter 2 - Lost Spring Important Questions with Answers: Through the CBSE Class 12 English Flamingo Chapter 2 "Lost Spring", the author highlights the issue of poverty and education requirements through the harsh realities of child labor. The two characters - Saheb (ragpicker in Seemapuri), dreams of a better life and Mukesh (child laborer in the glass-blowing industry in Firozabad), dreams of becoming a motor mechanic. The author brings attention to the exploitation children have to face, and how their childhood is sacrificed.
"Lost Spring" is a thought-provoking story, where the author describes her two interactions with poor children. Her first first encounter was with a rag picker boy named Saheb – E – Alam who migrated from Bangladesh in 1971. He used to look for ‘valuables’ in the garbage. Even a coin or torn shoes were treated like gold by him. It was difficult for him to manage basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, and education. The second encounter was with Mukesh (belonging to a family of bangle makers), who dreamt of becoming a car mechanic. Due to the fear of police and middlemen, his elders could never start any other business and were satisfied with their work. Similarly, Mukesh had to follow the same path and forget his dream. The author focuses on the poverty issue and how children are driven away from their dreams in the story.
Based on the story, students will get some simple questions to answer. Check out the following questions and practice writing answers for each question.
Q.1 - 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?
Q.2 - Why should child labour be eliminated and how?
Q.3 - What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps? Where is he and where has he come from?
Q.4 - How is Mukesh’s attitude to his situation different from that of his family?
Q.5 - How, in your opinion, can Mukesh realise his dream?
The questions will be asked for different marks. The students can decide the length of answers as per the marks allocated to them. With a good understanding of the chapter and ability to write better answers, students can score good marks.
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