Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Structural Change

Question:

During colonial times, Indians went to Mauritius to work in Plantations. What was the minimum time for them to work in Mauritus?

Options:

8

5

6

7

Correct Answer:

5

Explanation:

After 1834 till 1920, ships left from the ports of India on a regular basis carrying people of various religions, gender, classes and castes destined to work for a minimum of five years on one of the plantations in Mauritius. For many decades the recruiting ground was centred in Bihar, in particular, in districts such as Patna, Gaya, Arrah, Saran, Tirhoot, Champaran, Monghyr, Bhagalpur and Purnea