Change and Development in Industrial Society — Sociology STD 12 Humanities — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesSociologyChange and Development in Industrial Society2 Marks
Question
Why are working conditions dangerous in underground mines?
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Answer
Workers in underground mines face very dangerous conditions, flooding, fire, the collapse of roofs and sides, the emission of gases and ventilation failure.
Many workers develop breathing problems and diseases like tuberculosis.
Workers have to work in both hot sun and rain.
They have to face injuries due to mine blasting, falling objects, etc.
When laws made by the government regarding working conditions are overlooked in mines.
The workers were not paid overtime for extra hours of work.
The safety rules are overlooked.
Sub-contracting leads to avoiding of responsibility for accidents and benefits.
On Completion of mining, the company does not cover the open holes i.e. restoring the area to it earlier condition.
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