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2017-06-14 State

6202.

Which state ranks 1st with the maximum number of child Labourers?

Madhya Pradesh

Bihar

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Answer: Option

Explanation:

As per a report released by Child Rights and You (CRY), Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of children (250672) engaged in labour. Over 8 lakh children in India between the age group 5 and 6 years are engaged in child labour. A large percentage, over 5 lakh of these children do not attend school.