Question

What is a “Bachpan Bachao Andholan”?

• A. It is a movement to provide primary education to all children.
• B. Supreme Court’s directive to schools to reduce the weight of school bags.
• C. A movement in India protecting the rights of children.
• D. A movement in Pakistan to protect a girl child.
• E. None of the above

Hint:

Always link “Bachpan Bachao Andolan” with Kailash Satyarthi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for his work on child rights.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Background of the movement.
Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA), meaning “Save Childhood Movement,” was founded by Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi. It is one of India’s pioneering child rights movements.
Step 2: Objective.
The movement focuses on eliminating child labour, trafficking, and exploitation while ensuring access to education, safety, and dignity for every child.
Step 3: Elimination of incorrect options.
- (A) is too narrow: the movement is not limited to education, though education is part of its objectives.
- (B) is irrelevant; the Supreme Court’s directive on school bags is not related.
- (D) is incorrect; it is not a Pakistan-based movement.
- (E) is incorrect since option (C) is valid.
Thus, the correct answer is (C).
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