Question

explain any 3 major problem faced by the people who migrated to bombay during the 19th century

Answer 1

(i) Bombay became a crowded city. With the rapid

expansion of the city, the crisis of housing became acute by the mid-19th century.

(ii) The congested city life of Bombay developed the problem of water supply. Water was scarce and people often quarrelled every morning for a turn at the tap.

(iii) Due to high rents, migrants were forced to share homes, either with relatives or caste fellows who were streaming into the cities.