Child Labor

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the issue of child labor in India, its causes, consequences, and the measures taken to address it.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the legal minimum age for employment in India?

  1. 14 years

  2. 16 years

  3. 18 years

  4. 21 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, sets the minimum age for employment in India at 14 years.

Which sector employs the largest number of child laborers in India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Mining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture employs the largest number of child laborers in India, followed by manufacturing, services, and mining.

What are the primary causes of child labor in India?

  1. Poverty

  2. Lack of education

  3. Social norms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Child labor in India is primarily caused by a combination of poverty, lack of education, and social norms that view child labor as acceptable.

What are the consequences of child labor for children?

  1. Physical and mental health problems

  2. Limited educational opportunities

  3. Increased risk of exploitation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Child labor can lead to physical and mental health problems, limited educational opportunities, and increased risk of exploitation and abuse.

What are the consequences of child labor for the economy?

  1. Reduced productivity

  2. Increased inequality

  3. Perpetuation of poverty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Child labor can lead to reduced productivity, increased inequality, and perpetuation of poverty.

What are the key provisions of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986?

  1. Prohibition of employment of children below 14 years

  2. Regulation of working conditions for children between 14 and 18 years

  3. Penalties for employers violating the Act

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, prohibits the employment of children below 14 years, regulates working conditions for children between 14 and 18 years, and imposes penalties for employers violating the Act.

What are some of the challenges in implementing the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986?

  1. Lack of awareness about the Act

  2. Weak enforcement mechanisms

  3. Socio-cultural factors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The implementation of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, faces challenges such as lack of awareness about the Act, weak enforcement mechanisms, and socio-cultural factors that view child labor as acceptable.

What are some of the initiatives taken by the Government of India to address child labor?

  1. National Child Labour Project

  2. Right to Education Act, 2009

  3. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Government of India has taken several initiatives to address child labor, including the National Child Labour Project, Right to Education Act, 2009, and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

What is the role of civil society organizations in addressing child labor?

  1. Raising awareness about the issue

  2. Providing education and vocational training to children

  3. Advocating for policy changes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Civil society organizations play a crucial role in addressing child labor by raising awareness about the issue, providing education and vocational training to children, and advocating for policy changes.

What is the role of international organizations in addressing child labor?

  1. Setting international standards

  2. Providing technical assistance to developing countries

  3. Monitoring compliance with international conventions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International organizations play a significant role in addressing child labor by setting international standards, providing technical assistance to developing countries, and monitoring compliance with international conventions.

What are some of the key challenges in eliminating child labor in India?

  1. Poverty

  2. Lack of education

  3. Socio-cultural factors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eliminating child labor in India faces challenges such as poverty, lack of education, and socio-cultural factors that view child labor as acceptable.

What is the importance of education in addressing child labor?

  1. Education can help break the cycle of poverty

  2. Education can provide children with alternative livelihood options

  3. Education can raise awareness about the rights of children

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education plays a crucial role in addressing child labor by helping break the cycle of poverty, providing children with alternative livelihood options, and raising awareness about the rights of children.

What is the role of technology in addressing child labor?

  1. Technology can be used to monitor compliance with child labor laws

  2. Technology can be used to provide education and vocational training to children

  3. Technology can be used to raise awareness about the issue of child labor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technology can be leveraged to address child labor by monitoring compliance with child labor laws, providing education and vocational training to children, and raising awareness about the issue.

What is the role of consumers in addressing child labor?

  1. Consumers can choose to buy products that are not made with child labor

  2. Consumers can advocate for companies to adopt responsible sourcing practices

  3. Consumers can support organizations that work to eliminate child labor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consumers can play a role in addressing child labor by choosing to buy products that are not made with child labor, advocating for companies to adopt responsible sourcing practices, and supporting organizations that work to eliminate child labor.

What is the role of businesses in addressing child labor?

  1. Businesses can adopt responsible sourcing practices

  2. Businesses can provide education and vocational training to children in their supply chains

  3. Businesses can advocate for policy changes to address child labor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Businesses can contribute to addressing child labor by adopting responsible sourcing practices, providing education and vocational training to children in their supply chains, and advocating for policy changes to address child labor.

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