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). However, the living conditions of these indentured labourers were not better than the slaves.

Which of the following is NOT correct about First Stream of Migration from India during Colonial Period?

The workers were bound to work for a specified period of time in a particular country as per the agreement. UP and Bihar contributed maximum to the migrant work force during the First Wave of Migration. The migrant workers were covered under Indian Immigration Act. The workers were required to work as Plantation workers.

The migrant workers were covered under Indian Immigration Act.

Indian Emigration Act.