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Lost Spring explores the lives of Saheb-e-Alam and Mukesh, highlighting their struggles with poverty and child labor. The chapter emphasizes the harsh social and economic conditions faced by bangle makers in Firozabad, illustrating how these circumstances trap individuals in a cycle of hardship. Ultimately, it underscores the loss of childhood and dreams while portraying Mukesh's determination to change his future.

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Lost Spring Notes

Lost Spring explores the lives of Saheb-e-Alam and Mukesh, highlighting their struggles with poverty and child labor. The chapter emphasizes the harsh social and economic conditions faced by bangle makers in Firozabad, illustrating how these circumstances trap individuals in a cycle of hardship. Ultimately, it underscores the loss of childhood and dreams while portraying Mukesh's determination to change his future.

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Lost Spring – School Notes (Questions & Answers)

1) Describe the character sketch of Saheb-e-Alam and Mukesh.

Saheb-e-Alam and Mukesh are two important characters in Lost Spring. Saheb is poor,
innocent and hardworking. Mukesh is determined and dreams of becoming a motor
mechanic.

2) Do you think Mukesh's dream is realistic? Why or why not?

Yes, Mukesh's dream is realistic because he is determined and wants to change his future
through hard work.

3) What are the social and economic conditions of bangle makers in Firozabad?

They live in poverty, work in unhealthy conditions and earn very little money.

4) Lost Spring highlights childhood, poverty and child labour.

The chapter shows how poverty forces children into work instead of allowing them to enjoy
childhood.

5) Explain with reference to Mukesh.

Mukesh represents hope and believes that a person can change his future through
determination.

6) What social issues are highlighted in Lost Spring?

The chapter highlights poverty, child labour, illiteracy, unemployment and exploitation.

7) Why are the bangle makers like Mukesh unable to escape their profession?

They remain trapped due to poverty, lack of education and social pressure.

8) Why is the chapter called Lost Spring?

The title represents the loss of childhood, dreams and happiness.

9) What does the author mean by 'Garbage is Gold'?

For poor ragpickers, garbage becomes a source of income and survival.

10) Describe the life of Saheb as a ragpicker.


Saheb lives a difficult life collecting garbage and struggling with poverty.

11) Describe the living conditions in Firozabad.

The people live in overcrowded and unhealthy surroundings with poor facilities.

12) Why is the tea stall job not a better option for Saheb?

It takes away his freedom and still keeps him trapped in poverty.

13) Why doesn't Mukesh want to continue his family business?

He wants to escape poverty and become a motor mechanic.

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