child labour
/ˌtʃaɪld ˈleɪbə/noun
उच्चारण चाइल्ड लेब
बाल श्रम, बाल मज़दूरी
Core word
noun
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[U]
the use of children as workers, especially in a way that is harmful or against the law
बाल श्रम, बाल मज़दूरी
- The factory owner was arrested for using child labour.
- Education is the best weapon against child labour.
- The government has passed laws against child labour.
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- Many children in the brick kiln were victims of child labour.
- The report highlights the problem of child labour in the carpet industry.
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Article 24 of the Indian Constitution forbids the employment of children below the age of fourteen in factories, mines or other hazardous work.
भारतीय संविधान का Article 24 चौदह वर्ष से कम आयु के बच्चों को कारखानों, खदानों या अन्य खतरनाक कामों में लगाने पर रोक लगाता है।
The World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12 June.
World Day Against Child Labour 12 जून को मनाया जाता है।