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 true about first stream of migration from India to the rest of the world?

This stream of migration was driven by the economic interests Colonial Powers. These workers were primarily used for work in agriculture. The living conditions of these migrant labourers were better than slaves. All of the above.

This stream of migration was driven by the economic interests Colonial Powers.

These migrant workers were used mainly as Plantation workers. The living conditions of these migrants were similar to the slaves.