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What are the advantages to foreign companies in setting up production in India?


The advantages to foreign companies in setting up production in India are following:

(i)They can get cheap labour in India.

(ii)They can spend the least on housing facilities for workers.

(iii)They can cut cost by providing lower working conditions including lower safety measures.

Thus, foreign companies can save costs and earn higher profits.
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Do you think the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy got justice? Discuss.


No, the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy have not got justice even after 30 years of the accident.

The people are still fighting for safe drinking water, for health care facilities and jobs for the people poisoned by Union Carbide.

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What do we mean when we speak of law enforcement? Who is responsible for enforcement? Why is enforcement so important?


Law enforcement means that the provisions of the law must be implemented.

The government is responsible for enforcement

Enforcement is important because it makes people to comply with safety norms thereby not risking the life of the the workers.

For example: The Bhopal gas tragedy had taken place only because the safety laws were lax in the country and even these weak safety law were not enforced.
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Talk to two workers (For example, constructoin workers, farm workers, factory workers, workers at any shop) to find out if they are receiving the minimum wages laid down by law.


Construction workers - They are receiving below the minimum wages laid down by law.

Factory workers - They are too receiving below the minimum wages.

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How can laws ensure that markets work in a manner that is fair? Give two examples to support your answer.


Two examples:

(i)The government should regularly inspect working condition  and punish the violators.

(ii)The government should monitor the activities of individuals or private companies, if they are adhering to safety standards.
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