Question

Which of the following statements is true for the tea plantations established by the British in India?

Options

• The colonial administrators were clear that the measures taken on the plantation for labourers was different vis-à-vis the planters.

• Coolies lived a comfortable life on the tea plantations.

• Planters and coolies had a cordial relationship.

• Colonial administration stuck to democratic norms.

Answer 1

The colonial administrators were clear that the measures taken on the plantation for labourers was different vis-à-vis the planters.

Explanation:

The colonial administration maintained distinct and unequal treatment between planters and laborers, with laborers often facing harsh conditions and limited rights.