English, asked by angelicagogoi, 7 months ago

'Ganbage to them is gold' . Why does the author say so about the ragpickers?

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Answered by itzBrainlymaster

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Garbage is gold to the ragpickers of Seemapuri because it provides them items which can be sold for cash, which can buy them food and is a means of survival. Moreover, it is gold also because the ragpickers can find stray coins and currency notes in it.

Answered by adithyakrishnan6137

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Garbage means 'gold' to the poor people because some of it can be sold for cash, thus becoming a means of survival for the children of Seemapuri and for their parents. It is providing them daily bread and a roof over their heads.

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