Describe the condition of endangered labour that migrated from india during the 19th century
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Factors responsible for indentured labour migrated from India :
(i) In mid-19th century, cottage industries declined, land rents rose, lands were cleared for mines and plantations.
This affected poor people because they were highly indebted and forced to migrate for work.
(ii) As the agents provided false information about final destinations, nature of work and living and working condition, many poor people were tempted to go and work.
(iii) In order to escape poverty or oppression at home and in villages many migrants agreed to work.
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(i) The average figures hide the variations between trades and fluctuations from year to year.
(ii) The real value of workers’ income fell significantly, since the same wages could now buy fewer things.
(iii) The workers did not get employment everyday, hence the number of days worked determined the average daily income of the workers.
OR
(i) Chawls were resided by poor.
(ii) The open space of the center of the chawls was used for various activities.
(iii) Chawls were were also the place for the exchange of news about job, strikes riots or demonstrations.
(iv) People in chawls lived like an integrated family.
Answer:
Condition of indentured labour that migrated from India during 19th century is as follows:-
- Labourers migrated from India to work in other countries to escape from the capture of famine, poverty, etc.
- Some labourers travelled abroad alove while others, took their families along with them to work in colonies.
- These labourers were under a contract of five years. After five years they returned back to their countries.
- During the course of five years, these labourers were not allowed to work for anyone else. They were made to work under harsh conditions and with low income.
- As the agents provided false information about final destinations, nature of work and living and working condition, many poor people were tempted to go and work.