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5. The phrase “scarring the child for life” has come from which of the circumstances
mentioned in the passage?
(a) Circumstances that are life threatening.

(b) Circumstances that are fairly dangerous.
(c) Circumstances that teach important life skills.
(d) Circumstances that involve using of sharp objects or utensils.

6. Look at the figure given in the passage carefully. Which factory makes products used
for ‘ignition’?
(a) brassware (b) glass
(c) matches and fireworks (d) gemstone polishing
7. What can you infer from this phrase: These children are out in the elements?

(a) The children don’t work well as they are young.
(b) Children have to work in tough environments.
(c) Children are outside their houses.

(d) The government does not provide for the children.
8. According to the figure given in the passage, around 4 lakh children doing hard labour
are found in which category?
(a) gems and stones (b) brassware
(c) hand-knotted carpets (d) construction

9. Find a word from the passage which means ‘harmful’. (para 1)
10. Write the part of speech of ‘unethical’ as used in para 2.
11. Find a word from the passage which means the opposite of ‘incorrectly’. (para 4)

12. Have several countries outlawed child labour? (Yes/No)

Answers: 1. a 2. c 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. c 7. b

8. c 9. detrimental 10. adjective 11. properly 12. Yes

II. Read the following passage carefully.

OBESITY
OBESITY
(1) Obesity is a significant problem in today’s society. While many people do not consider
obesity to be a disease, its consequences can cause a variety of health problems.
Obesity is a condition in which a person’s body mass continues to rise. This rise is
unusual and should be regarded as cause for concern.

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