NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English (Flamingo) Porse 2 Lost Spring

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SOLUTIONS
CLASS - 12th

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Book : Flamingo - Prose Ncert Solutions | Chapter - 2 English - Prose

Class : 12th
Subject : English
Chapter : 2
Chapter Name : Lost Spring

Q1 What could be some of the reasons for the migration of people from villages to cities?

Answer. Migration takes place when a person is not satisfied with his current life and he/she
migrates in search of better opportunities. People usually migrate to find a better lifestyle and
to gain stability in their economic condition. In some cases people are forced to abandon
their present home-like Saheb’s family was forced to leave their homes and migrate to a new
area. Partition of 1947 is an example of forced migration.

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Q2 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?

Answer. I firmly agree with the above-mentioned statement. Promises to poor children are
rarely fulfilled. Poor children are made to daydream about a happy and better future that
never turns into reality. In the story, the author promises Saheb that soon he would build a
school for him it is later he realizes that he made a promise that he cannot fulfill.

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Q3 What forces conspire to keep the workers in the bangle industry of Firozabad in poverty?

Answer. The inhumane acts of sahukars, the middlemen, the policemen, the keepers of the
law, the bureaucrats and the politicians push workers into poverty. The stigma of caste in
which they are born also confines them from searching for a better livelihood. The inability to
dream of a good future and fulfilling life restricts them from overcoming these forces.

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Q1 How, in your opinion, can Mukesh realize his dream?

Answer. The way Mukesh can realize his true dream is by constantly working towards it with
determination. His dream is to get into engineering and drive a car, something that in his
family nobody has done. Due to low economic stability, he is bound to face certain hurdles in
his dream. Mukesh puts in extra effort by leaning work from the garage and walks long
distances to learn new skills that show his determination.

Q2 Mention the hazards of working in the glass bangles industry.

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Book : Flamingo - Prose Ncert Solutions | Chapter - 2 English - Prose

Answer. There are various harmful effects of working in a bangle company. High
temperatures for burning glass makes it extremely harmful for the workers to work there and
the air they breathe.
Suffocation and bad ventilation cause respiratory problems.

Q3 Why should child labour be eliminated and how?

Answer. Child labor deprives children of their childhood at an early age. These children are
deprived of their basic education rights and that stops them from doing well in life. Children
are exploited and are paid less. Bad environment lead to health concerns and may lead to
serious life issues. Hence, child labor should be abolished.

Elimination of Child Labour:

Strict laws should be put into action. Any violations should be fined. The parents of these
children should encourage children to learn and study so that they stop children from getting
exploited. The students must also be told about the value of education. Police should keep a
vigil eye on working sites and all the places.

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