Question

"Through the years, it has acquired the proportions of a fine art. "What does it refers to here? why has it been called a fine art? from lost spring.

Answer 1

It refers to the practice of rag-picking. It has been called a fine art because it is the source of survival for many. Besides the children who are engaged in this practice, have learnt the art of finding rupees in the garbage mounds.

Answer 2

The “it” in the statement refers to rag picking. Over the years, the rags became a source of treasure for the rag pickers. They found many interesting things among the rags. Apart from food, they also found coins, toys, footwear and many other stuff. Both children and adults found something that interested them from within the rags. The more skilled the rag picker was, the better things he/she would get when rummaging through the rags. Thus, rag picking had acquired the proportions of a fine art.