Question

Despite decline in the rate of child labour over the last few years, children are still being used in some severe forms of child labour such as bonded labour and trafficking.
Identify some reasons for prevalence of child labour.

• A. Child labour is the cheapest factor of production.
• B. Child labourers can be easily exploited.
• C. Child labourers are paid more to work in hazardous conditions.
• D. Child labourers are easily available.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Child labourers are easily available.

Child labour is a global problem. It exists in every country. All the children who are forced to work below the age of fourteen years are called child labourers. India is reported to have the highest number of child labourers, according to UNICEF. The child labourers can be seen in various sectors of the Indian economy. Child labour is rampant because it is the cheapest factor of production. Child labourers can easily be exploited, and they are easily available.