Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Migration Types, Causes and Consequences

Question:

Which of the following is applicable to Girmit Act?

Options:

Life time contract for migration

Time bound contract for migration

Life time contract for tourism

Time bound contract for medical treatment

Correct Answer:

Time bound contract for migration

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Time bound contract for migration

During colonial period (British period) millions of the indentured labourers were sent to Mauritius, Caribbean islands (Trinidad, Tobago and Guyana), Fiji and South Africa by British from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar; to Reunion Island, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Surinam by French and Dutch and by Portuguese from Goa, Daman and Diu to Angola, Mozambique to work as plantation workers. All such migrations were covered under the time-bound contract known as Girmit Act (Indian Emigration Act).